Incense burner - Bronze - Temple / Pagoda

Chinese Pagoda Incense Burner (香炉 / Xiānglú)

This is a Chinese bronze incense burner (censer) in pagoda style, a classic ritual object rich in symbolism.

Three-legged body (ding 鼎 shape) — refers to the earliest Chinese ritual bronzes from the Shang/Zhou dynasties.

The three legs are decorated with mask reliefs (probably taotie 饕餮 masks), symbols of protection.

Double dragon handles on either side — dragons are symbols of imperial power and protection.

Double-gourd finial on top (hulu 葫芦) — a symbol of good fortune, health, and warding off evil.

Used in temples, at altars, and in homes for burning incense sticks or cones.

The pagoda shape refers to Buddhist architecture and symbolically raises the smoke toward heaven.

Popular as a feng shui object and altar piece in Buddhist and Taoist rituals.

The incense burner is in good used condition, with signs of age. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Will be carefully packed and shipped insured.

This object can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction, so you only have to pay the shipping costs once.