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Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art
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MAGNIFICENT!
MING DYNASTY
BRONZE LION
INCENSE BURNER!
EXTREMELY RARE!
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 7" Tall x 7" Wide
A BRONZE BUDDHIST LION MING DYNASTY
Well cast, standing on all four legs (very rare pose!) while twisting its sinewy and powerful body to the left from the chest, the head glaring with an open-mouthed grimace, the fierce expression accentuated by flowing ears, piercing eyes, and whiskers, the bushy flame-shaped tail extending the movement in its upward sweep, tufts of coiled fur emerging from the muscular body on the legs!
This Ming Dynasty piece is superb in its flow, symmetry and balance! Every muscle captures the strength of the Shi and the lines are exceptional, capturing the lion's powerful but refined geometry! The lion was revered for its powerful protective force, its role as a guardian figure and as an emblem of power!
This piece was designed to burn a small amount of incense in the mouth and then the smoke would emerge from the eyes and mouth! This piece affords spectacular showmanship as the protector guardian lion comes to life!
Gorgeous vintage condition! Much of the original polychroming still survives! Where it has been worn away, a spectacular bit of verdigris has formed over the centuries! Displays beautifully!
This will be a centerpiece of your Fine Asian Art collection as well as a powerful artistic statement for your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch or La Jolla view home!
MING DYNASTY MAGNIFICENCE FOR
YOUR EXQUISITE ASIAN ART COLLECTION!
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Ming (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1450-1650
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Peoria, AZ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9080237494712
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