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Older censer with wear. The deep reliefs of phoenixes plus the elephant heads (as handles) makes this a very special piece.
The unique handle on the lid allows the incense to be distributed in a variety of ways.
Acquired from an estate sale in Midwest…
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- Item Number: V-9264
- Provenance/Origin: China. Late 1800s
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 5.75" tall x 4.5" wide x 2.5" deep
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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Male and female Phoenix’s are called fenghuang and reign over other mythological birds in Asia. Most likely thought of as “huang” (female) now, their feathers are of five colors: black, white, green and yellow… corresponding with Confucius’ five virtues: Ren – benevolence / charity /…
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- Item Number: S-8719
- Provenance/Origin: Beijing foundry. Circa late 1900s. From a collector's estate.
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 7.5" tall x 12" at widest point x 10" deep
- Weight: A hefty 8 pounds
- Price: $ 435.00 USD
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Funerary and tomb art pieces depicting the mythological bird – fenghuang / phoenix – first appeared over 8000 years ago on jade and pottery pieces among the northeastern tribes of China. During the Hongshan Culture (4700 – 2900 B.C.), handcarved jade pieces like this were produced to…
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- Item Number: S-9196
- Provenance/Origin: China. Early to Late 1800s
- Composition: Jade
- Dimensions: 6" tall x 7" wide x 2.5" deep
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $ 380.00 USD
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Detail: This is just adorable. There are three bands of jade-type stone and two bands of a silver/nickel metal with dragons and phoenix. The top is special with cloisonné designs and a seated Buddha on the very top. Heavy and thick metal on spout and handle.…
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- Item Number: V-8900
- Provenance/Origin: China.
- Composition: Jade-type stone, metal and cloisonne
- Dimensions: 6" tall x 5" at widest
- Weight: .75 pound
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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Tall and stately. A quality piece of porcelain popular in the Song and Ming Dynasties. Circa early-1900’s.
This item has sold! Thanks C.C.!
- Item Number: V-7642
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa early-1900's
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 15" tall x 7" at widest
- Weight: 6.25 pounds
- Price: $145.00 USD
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These vases have a high percentage of silver with a nickel composite. These are unique as they have openwork within the designs. Look at the detail of those designs. Acquired from a family estate in Shanghai. Circa early- to mid-1900’s. In very good condition. …
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- Item Number: V-8041
- Provenance/Origin: Shanghai estate. Circa early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Silver / nickel composite
- Dimensions: 11.5" tall x 5.75" diameter at widest
- Weight: 8 pounds for pair
- Price: $585.00 USD
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Detail: This is such a detailed piece of art. Multiple dimensions as the dragons, phoenix and kylin (on top), jump off the esotericstuff.com part of the censer. Ornate for sure. Composite nickel and silver for stability and hardness. Circa mid-1900’s. In very good condition.
- Item Number: V-0802
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's.
- Composition: Silver/Nickel composite
- Dimensions: 9.5" tall x 7" at widest
- Weight: 4.75 pounds
- Price: $295.00 USD
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Detail: Stunning glazed vessel with phoenix figures on each corner of a vented lid. This was likely a censer or incense burner. From our ceramic dealer in Canada. Circa mid-1900’s. Pristine condition.
- Item Number: V-6060
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Glazed ceramic
- Dimensions: 10.5" tall x 7" at widest
- Weight: 3.25 pounds
- Price: $95.00 USD
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Detail: Hand carved phoenix wine drinking vessel like those from the Song Dynasty (about 1100 AD). This was carved in the mid-1900’s. Very majestic and in pristine condition.
- Item Number: V-8693
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Archaic jade
- Dimensions: 6.5" tall x 7" long
- Weight: 2.75 pounds
- Price: $185.00 USD
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Detail: Extraordinary craftsmanship. Multiple dragon details in the center section. On the back of that same center section are intertwined phoenix birds. Pillars with climbing dragons. Hanging lanterns at both levels. I think this is aged rosewood because of its weight and density. …
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- Item Number: F-2845
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Wood and Metal
- Dimensions: 22" wide x 15.5" tall x 4" wide
- Weight: 6 pounds
- Price: $575.00 USD
