Antique Chinese Bronze Censer Sacred Elephant Four Treasure Incense Burner Circa: Late Qing-Republic, 1916 & earlier H 14 in. (36 cm), W 11 in. (28 cm), D 5.5 in. (14 cm) Overall very good condition. The elephant is a symbol of wisdom & strength. They are considered the most sacred animal in Buddhism & Hinduism. Ganesh, the God of Wealth, is the deified incarnation of one of their most important gods. Sacred elephants are frequently revered as the mount for Lohans & Buddhas. They are the favorite subject of painting & sculpture in art. As shown here in this antique bronze censer, the caparisoned elephant majestically carries an exquisite libation vase on the ornate saddle. The globular-shaped vase has two magic fungus lingzhi handles, & four crisp reliefs of the eight auspicious treasures adorning its side. This Ashtamangala included an infinite knot, a dharma wheel, a libation flask, & a victory banner. Four of the eight prosperous objects were offered by the gods to Shakyamuni Buddha after gaining enlightenment. The censer is gorgeously modeled with a natural flair, & delicately represented through a slight turn of the elephant’s placid head. Through which the power of a bowing movement is subtly hinted into our perception as we adore its charms. The censer is an exceptional cast of two parts. It has a mellow chestnut copper patina on a smooth cast surface. It has a naturally aged patina that flashes with encrustations inside & out. Authenticity Guaranteed. BuddhaMuseum specializes in temples & family worshipped Buddhist arts. We guarantee that all artifacts are genuine as described. It is our policy never to list fakes as genuine deliberately. Sacred Elephant Censer With Four Treasures Antique Chinese Bronze Incense Burner 紅銅象香爐
