Vintage Tibetan Brass Snow Lion Foo Dog Incense Burner Censer Turquoise Coral

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Beautiful vintage Himalayan brass filigree Snow Lion (Foo Dog) censer. Handcrafted with traditional lost-wax casting, featuring fine metal wire work … Read more Beautiful vintage Himalayan brass filigree Snow Lion (Foo Dog) censer. Handcrafted with traditional lost-wax casting, featuring fine metal wire work meticulously inlaid with turquoise-colored and coral-colored stones.

This two-piece figurine functions as an incense burner; the head removes to place a cone inside, allowing smoke to rise through the open mouth. Stands approximately 4.75" tall.

• Type: Incense Burner / Censer
• Animal Type: Foo Dog / Snow Lion / Guardian Lion
• Primary Material: Brass
• Region of Origin: Tibet / Nepal (Himalayan)
• Age: Post-1940 (Vintage Mid-Century)
• Height: Approx. 4.75 inches

This item comes from the private estate of a collector in Northern California.

Condition: Good vintage condition with excellent, highly complete stone inlay. Shows natural aged brass patina and tarnish. Minor cosmetic bend/wear to one horn piece on the head, consistent with age and hand-craftsmanship. Please review all photos for details. See less