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Turquoise Incense Stick Holder
copper / metal / lapis
Height X Diameter (4" X 2.5")
$ 250.00
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'Turquoise Incense Stick Holder' merges precious materials with exquisite craftsmanship in this distinctive ceremonial object. The vivid turquoise cylindrical vessel, displaying the stone's characteristic matrix of blue hues and natural...
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"Turquoise Incense Stick Holder" merges precious materials with exquisite craftsmanship in this distinctive ceremonial object. The vivid turquoise cylindrical vessel, displaying the stone's characteristic matrix of blue hues and natural veining, serves as the dramatic foundation for the piece. Silver metalwork elegantly encases and accents the turquoise-a decorative band encircles the middle while ornate mounts secure the top and bottom. Crowning the vessel is a delicately sculpted silver foo dog or guardian lion, its textured mane and watchful posture adding an element of protective symbolism to this functional art object.

 

About Artwork: Turquoise Incense Holder

This unique ceremonial vessel, acquired in Melbourne, Australia, represents a sophisticated fusion of Eastern artistic traditions with precious natural materials. The striking combination of vibrant turquoise stone and silver metalwork creates a compelling visual harmony while suggesting cultural connections to traditional Chinese and Tibetan decorative arts, where both materials hold significant symbolic value. The small aperture in the silver lid accommodates incense sticks, allowing the piece to serve both practical and aesthetic purposes. The carefully crafted guardian figure atop the vessel adds narrative depth-in traditional Eastern symbolism, such creatures were believed to offer spiritual protection and ward off negative energies. When displayed, this elegant object brings both cultural richness and natural beauty to interior spaces, its compact form and jewel-like appearance making it an eye-catching accent piece even when not in ceremonial use.

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Acquired in Melbourne, Australia
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