{"product_id":"zeldzame-qing-dynastie-wierookbrander-ding-slangenrelief","title":"Rare Qing Dynasty Cast Iron Incense Burner (Ding) – Esoteric Snake Relief – 18th Century","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a2e1a; color: #ffffff; padding: 25px; border: 2px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 8px; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 1px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRare Qing Dynasty Cast Iron Ritual Offering Vessel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis unique cast iron offering vessel (Ding) from the \u003cstrong\u003eQing Dynasty (ca. 1700-1800)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare find for the collector of esoteric temple art. Unlike the more common bronze, this object was cast in iron, giving it a raw, powerful appearance. The heavy mineralization and magnetic properties confirm the age and the undisturbed aging process.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eEsoteric Iconography \u0026 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eHidden Snake Relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique to this type of vessel, the interior is decorated with 5 to 6 cast-in snakes, symbolizing esoteric rituals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic cast iron with a petrified patina of magnetite and copper oxides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An original inscription is present, but almost completely encapsulated due to natural mineralization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Featuring cicada motifs on the shoulder and legs worn by Taotie masks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #b08d57; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\nThis object is in original temple condition and is an essential piece for collectors looking for rare materials within Chinese ritual art.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57164420022603,"sku":"237","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-chinees-brons-ding-wierookbrander-qing-dynastie.jpg?v=1777559051","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/rare-qing-dynasty-incense-burner-thing-snake-relief","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}