Chinese Bronze Fu-dog Censer, Rare Large Ming Dynasty 17th C.

Rare Large Ming Dynasty 17th C. Chinese Bronze Censer with Fu-dog
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Chinese Bronze Fu-dog Censer, Rare Large Ming Dynasty 17th C.

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Chinese
Period

Pre 1700

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An incredible Ming Dynasty large Chinese cast bronze temple censer. A fudog (Chinese Imperial guardian lion) with upturned head and an open mouth sits atop the lid.  Well modeled details with high level of craftsmanship. Overall wonderful condition.

Unusual large size indicates this censer would have been for a temple.
The fu-dogs were thought to protect the building from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat.

Stunning original patina with shades of greens, bronze and black pigment.

Ming Dynasty: Late 17th – Early 18th Century

Dimensions: 18 1/2″ wide X 15: deep

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An incredible Ming Dynasty large Chinese cast bronze temple censer. A fudog (Chinese Imperial guardian lion) with upturned head and an open mouth sits atop the lid.  Well modeled details with high level of craftsmanship. Overall wonderful condition.

Unusual large size indicates this censer would have been for a temple.
The fu-dogs were thought to protect the building from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat.

Stunning original patina with shades of greens, bronze and black pigment.

Ming Dynasty: Late 17th – Early 18th Century

Dimensions: 18 1/2″ wide X 15: deep

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Region

Chinese
Period

Pre 1700

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