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Sacred Elephant Censer with Four Treasures Antique Chinese Bronze Incense Burner 紅銅象香爐
Antique Chinese Bronze Censer

Sacred Elephant

Four Treasure Incense Burner

Circa: Late Qing-Republic, 1916 and 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 and strength. They are considered the most sacred animal in Buddhism and 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 and Buddhas. They are the favorite subject of painting and 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, and 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, and 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 and out.<

Elephant Censer
Private Collection

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