Antique Chinese Bronze Incense Burner Laozi and Buffalo 17th-18th century

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Antique bronze incense burner - censer in the form of Laozi riding a buffalo, 17th-18th century (Qing dynasty), China.

The bronze depicts the philosopher Lao Tzu on his famous journey away from civilization to find simplicity; he sits on the animal's back with his robes flowing around him.

Lao Tzu or Laozi, or Lao-Tze, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the author of Tao Te Ching, the founder of Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism. According to legend, Laozi left China for the west riding on water buffalo.

 

CONDITION: showing its age and use with a lovely dark patina, the buffalo is missing back one foot.

 

MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length: 13 cm (5.1 inches)

Height: 12.7 cm (5 inches)

Weight: 451 grams (1 pound).

Item Details

Reference #:
C416
Quantity
1
Category
Asian
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
17th - 18th century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
good
Material