Covered incense burner with three elefant head shaped legs
| Accession Nr.: | 1313.1-2 |
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| Type: | bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object |
| Date of production: |
18th–19th centuries
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Materials: | bronze |
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| Dimensions: | height: 17 cm diameter (mouth): 9 cm |
Supported by three elaborate elephant trunks and decorated with elephant head handles.The elephant is a symbol of strength and prudence, but often represents Buddha Sākyamuni himself. Cover with pierced decoration. Qianlong period.