Mythical dragons adorn this antique Japanese bronze Taisho Period (1912 - 1926) buddhist temple incense burner with fantastic elephant head handles. Placed at the entrance of a zen temple entrance, patrons would light a stick of incense and place it in the incense burner as an offering to the diety before entering. (11" x 4½") (28cm x 12cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.
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