An important pair of patinated bronze incense burners from the Far East. The handles and finials of the lids are adorned with Foo dogs and dragons. The two bodies, richly decorated with reliefs of birds and branches, rest on a tripod base with hooves. The lids are pierced to allow the fragrance to be diffused by a censer. These incense burners are reversible at the top and can also be used as candlesticks. Both vases rest on a circular base engraved with geometric frieze motifs. This pair of incense burners is a fine example of the taste for Chinese art that captivated Europe at the beginning of the 20th century.
What is the role of the perfume burner?
Fragrances play a vital role in Chinese culture and are associated with almost every aspect of life. In the numerous rituals that govern Chinese society (Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian), the Chinese use fragrant resins and woods in incense to delineate sacred spaces or times. Sometimes, the mere presence of the incense burner is enough to mark a sacred place.
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: L: 26cm, D: 36cm, H: 64cm.
Dim: W: 10.2in, D: 14.2in, H: 25.2in.
Condition report: Good condition. One lion's paw is missing.
- Reference :
- 3302
- Width :
- 26 (cm)
- Height :
- 64 (cm)
- Depth :
- 36 (cm)
- Era::
- 20th century
- Style::
- Chinese
- Materials:
- Bronze
