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19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860

$2,508.09List Price

About the Item

This large Chinese bronze censer dates to circa 1860. It is made in three parts, stand, vessel, and lid. The lid has pierced decorative panels with pine trees and a bold Buddhist lion finial for lifting. The censer has lifting handles in the shape of bamboo to each side and again also has panels with pine forests with mythical beasts and side mounts in the form of Buddhist lion mastheads. It is raised on four shaped legs with a beast mask head at the top and sits on the raised and pierced stand. The decoration on this piece is all hand finished with chasing and engraving giving good detail. The censer has a green/brown patina. Circa 1860 Censers are a type of vessel for burning incense. In many cultures burning incense has spiritual and religious connotations which influence the design and decoration of the censer. The lion is one of Buddhism’s most potent symbols. Traditionally the lion is associated with regality, strength and power. It is therefore an appropriate symbol of Buddha who, tradition has it, was a regal prince. As Buddhist priests and monks from India, they brought with them stories of stone Asiatic lions found in India guarding the Buddhist temples, monasteries and palaces. The Chinese sculptors modelled lion statues after native dogs for guarding their temples and palaces, as nobody in ancient China had ever seen a lion. Lions of Fo are often created in pairs, with the male sitting on the left playing with a ball and the female on the right with a cub. Please let us know if you require any further information or photos. We are more than happy to help you with this splendid piece of antique Chinese work of art.

Dimensions:
Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
Style:
Chinese Export (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1860
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Central England, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6434238694942

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