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Antique-Style Chinese Bronze Censer | Treasure Bag Form | Money Frog Base | Karako Putti Figures | 14" Tall
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Antique-Style Chinese Bronze Censer | Treasure Bag Form | Money Frog Base | Karako Putti Figures | 14" Tall
Up for sale is this striking and heavily cast bronze incense burner/censer, a remarkable decorative piece rich in Asian symbolism and exceptional detail. This piece would make a stunning addition to any collection of Asian antiques, decorative bronzes, or feng shui decor.
Key Features:
Material: Solid cast bronze with authentic aged green verdigris patina
Size: Approximately 14" tall x 10.5" wide — a substantial, heavy piece
Form: Shaped as a Hotei/Budai treasure sack (布袋) with a naturalistic rope-and-knot design cast in high relief around the body
Support figures: Four karako (Chinese boys/putti) standing figures supporting the bag — symbols of prosperity and good fortune
Base: Features a money frog (Jin Chan) form — the legendary three-legged toad, one of the most powerful Chinese wealth symbols
Lid: Domed with geometric diamond/star relief panels, rope-twist border, and square finial — fully removable
Collar: Decorative scalloped/wavy rim between lid and body
Interior: Hollow vessel suitable for incense burning or display
Patina: Rich green verdigris throughout consistent with aged bronze
Symbolism: This piece is a masterwork of auspicious iconography — the treasure bag, money frog, and children together form a powerful trifecta of wealth, luck, and abundance in Chinese tradition.
Asian art collectors
Feng shui decor enthusiasts
Bronze sculpture collectors
Interior designers seeking statement pieces
Home altar or meditation space
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- Dimensions
- 10.5ʺW × 10.5ʺD × 14ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Sculpture Materials
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Good antique/vintage condition with natural aged patina. Normal wear consistent with age. No cracks or repairs noted. Please review all … moreGood antique/vintage condition with natural aged patina. Normal wear consistent with age. No cracks or repairs noted. Please review all photos carefully. Ideal For: less
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