Antique Javanese Bronze Buddha Oil Lamp or Censor
$780.00
Offered here is an antique Javanese bronze Buddha censor or oil lamp. The buddha in padmasana (double lotus position) atop the lid of the teapot form vessel. This vessel could still be used as a censor by filing with sand and cone incense. Three evenly spaced spouts jut off the sides to release the smoke. There is a complex pattern around the sides of the vessel that includes Kawi script and numerous concentric circles. The buddha holds an offering of some kind and is surrounded by four objects of the same. It is a highly unusual item and I can't find anything that remotely resembles it anywhere. The censor has a simple based with three supports.
Condition is outstanding with muted green patina that accumulates deepest in the areas least likely to be handled. No significant bends, cracks, or losses. Height is 16.4cm (6.5"). This was acquired from a larger lot of Javanese bronze artifacts in a Washington DC area estate auction.
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Offered here is an antique Javanese bronze Buddha censor or oil lamp. The buddha in padmasana (double lotus position) atop the lid of the teapot form vessel. This vessel could still be used as a censor by filing with sand and cone incense. Three evenly spaced spouts jut off the sides to release the smoke. There is a complex pattern around the sides of the vessel that includes Kawi script and numerous concentric circles. The buddha holds an offering of some kind and is surrounded by four objects of the same. It is a highly unusual item and I can't find anything that remotely resembles it anywhere. The censor has a simple based with three supports.
Condition is outstanding with muted green patina that accumulates deepest in the areas least likely to be handled. No significant bends, cracks, or losses. Height is 16.4cm (6.5"). This was acquired from a larger lot of Javanese bronze artifacts in a Washington DC area estate auction.
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Offered here is an antique Javanese bronze Buddha censor or oil lamp. The buddha in padmasana (double lotus position) atop the lid of the teapot form vessel. This vessel could still be used as a censor by filing with sand and cone incense. Three evenly spaced spouts jut off the sides to release the smoke. There is a complex pattern around the sides of the vessel that includes Kawi script and numerous concentric circles. The buddha holds an offering of some kind and is surrounded by four objects of the same. It is a highly unusual item and I can't find anything that remotely resembles it anywhere. The censor has a simple based with three supports.
Condition is outstanding with muted green patina that accumulates deepest in the areas least likely to be handled. No significant bends, cracks, or losses. Height is 16.4cm (6.5"). This was acquired from a larger lot of Javanese bronze artifacts in a Washington DC area estate auction.
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