{"product_id":"chinese-wierookbrander-draak-feniks-foo-dog-xuande-stijl-20e-eeuw","title":"Chinese Tripod Incense Burner with Dragon, Phoenix and Guardian Lion – Xuande Style, 20th Century","description":"\u003ch2\u003eObject details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e lidded Chinese tripod incense burner\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e second half of the 20th century, c. 1960–1990\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e brass-rich copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 13 × W 11.5 × D 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e dragon, phoenix, shou longevity emblem, lotus and cloud scrolls\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buddhist guardian lion with a ball\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e four-character Xuande-style mark; not a Ming-period date\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA compact symbolic censer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vessel brings together a deliberately auspicious programme of Chinese imagery. A dragon and phoenix move around the rounded body in raised relief, separated by a geometric shou emblem for longevity. Projecting beast-head handles and mask-topped legs give the small censer the visual vocabulary of larger archaizing ritual bronzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pierced domed cover is filled with lotus blossoms and scrolling foliage. Above it sits a lively guardian lion gripping a ball, creating a sculptural finial that is visible from every side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Xuande-style mark\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA four-character mark on the underside references the celebrated Xuande bronze tradition. It should be read as a later archaizing mark rather than evidence of a 15th-century date. The light casting, finishing and overall manufacture are consistent with Chinese decorative work from the second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark incense residue remains inside the vessel, showing that it was used rather than kept purely as decoration. Localized blue-green copper oxidation is visible around several feet, handles and protected joins. The lid, lion finial, handles and tripod legs are all present, with normal surface wear from use and age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58395190133067,"sku":"760","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/chinese-wierookbrander-draak-feniks-foo-dog-xuande-stijl-760.jpg?v=1788789040","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/chinese-tripod-incense-burner-dragon-phoenix-guardian-lion-xuande-style","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}