Vintage Asian Cast Metal Scholar Figurine Incense Burner With Longevity Symbol

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This vintage Asian figural incense burner depicts a seated scholar figure dressed in traditional robes and holding a small hexagonal … Read more This vintage Asian figural incense burner depicts a seated scholar figure dressed in traditional robes and holding a small hexagonal censer at the front. The vessel features a raised Chinese longevity symbol (Shou), representing long life, wisdom, and prosperity.
Cast in metal with a silver-tone finish, the piece displays fine sculptural details including flowing garments, braided hair, and geometric motifs around the base. The incense chamber is designed for small incense cones or loose incense, with a small ventilation opening at the base typical of mid-20th-century decorative censers.
Its compact scale makes it ideal for use on an altar, desk, shelf, or as a symbolic decorative object in Asian-inspired or eclectic interiors.
Estimated Year of Manufacture: Circa 1960s–1970s.
Dimensions
• Height: 4 1/2 in
• Length: 3 1/8 in
• Width: 2 3/4 in
• Weight: 12 oz

Asian decor
Vintage incense burner
Chinese longevity symbol
Shou symbol
Asian scholar figurine
Metal censer
Mid century Asian
Feng shui decor
Altar object
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