Mid-20th Century Tibetan Brass Tripod Incense Burner

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The item in the image is a vintage Tibetan-style incense burner, crafted from brass. These vessels are used in meditation … Read more The item in the image is a vintage Tibetan-style incense burner, crafted from brass. These vessels are used in meditation and ritual practices to burn incense sticks, cones, or loose resins. It is a tripod censer, meaning it stands on three legs, and features a lid topped with a seated Buddha figure The body of the burner is adorned with multiple small Buddha figures, the "18 Arhats" designs found in traditional Buddhist metalwork. The gold-toned Chinese character "Fo" shown on the front and back represents blessings or "Buddha." This Censer is in very good vintage condition with a lot of patina.

Size: 6.4in H x 4.75in W x 3.75in D
Origin: Tibet
Circa: 1960s
Material: Brass
Condition: Original condition, hand craft, normal age wear.

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