Censer
18th century
Castle Museum in Łańcut
Part of the collection: Orient
Figure of deity seated on a rock, wearing long robe up to its feet, armour girded with studded belt, mantle with a floral border. The hands are tucked into the folded sleeves of the mantle and feet are tucked under the robes, barefoot. Full face, broad nose, eyes closed, long mustache and pointy chin, large ears, hair combed smoothly at the back of the head, long, flowing to mid-back. Tortoise entwined with a snake at the feet of the deity - symbolizing the northern side of the world. Traces of gilding on the mantle. The figurine dates to the 18th century, China.
Author / creator
Dimensions
height: 30 cm
Object type
Orient
Technique
fine detail finishing, carving, cast
Material
bronze
Creation time / dating
Creation / finding place
Owner
Castle Museum in Łańcut
Identification number
Location / status
18th century
Castle Museum in Łańcut
19th (?) century
Castle Museum in Łańcut
19th (?) century
Castle Museum in Łańcut
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