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Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer

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Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant with saddle, blanket, and "upward" protruding trunk. Signed Japan label on base. Dimensions: 4 inches tall and 5.5 inches length Original gilt and verdigris finish, two pieces. Provenance: old western collection About Japan's Ancient Kofun period: Important large-scale ancient sculptures were placed in tombs of the elite and wealthy as significant status symbols emblematic of ruling classes. Kofun burial mounds , distinctive earthen structures, were burial mounds built for the people of the ruling class during the 3rd to 7th centuries in Japan. Kofun mounds contained large stone burial chambers. Unglazed pottery figures called Haniwa were often buried under the circumference of the kofun. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289232020492

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