13" Signed Silver Gilt Dragon-Phoenix Incense Burner Censer

Detailed Product Description

  Dragon and phoenix, symbol of extremely good fortune in China, are very strong Chinese traditional characteristics.  Elegant shape, very good condition.  No chips or cracks.  It boasts life like ELABORATE detail.  This is a SIGNED and EXTREMELY RARE antique.  A perfect addition to your collection.  A treasure not to be missed! Thanks for visiting and best of luck if you choose to bid.

Length: 10.3 inches,Width: 8 inches,Height: 13 inches

Dragon: Dragons are known for their power, force, beauty and grace. In mythology the legendary dragon has been known to hold magical powers for good and evil.

Chinese dragons are generally seen as benevolent, whereas European dragons are usually malevolent. However, malevolent dragons are not restricted to Europe and also occur in Persian mythology (see Azhi Dahaka) and other cultures.
The Chinese dragon (Traditional Chinese; Simplified Chinese: pinyin: lóng Cantonese: loong; Hokkien: dieng, leng) is a mythical creature. Long a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art, it is the embodiment of the concept of yang and associated with the weather and water as the bringer of rain.

The censer or incense burner in neo-pagan witchcraft is used for burning incense, herbs, wood and other substances, to cleanse and purify the air before rituals. Censing, which represents the element of air, exorcises and keeps unwanted energies away from the magic site; offers sweet air to the God and Goddess; raises vibrational rates and summons energies; relaxes the senses; and contains and concentrates power. The act of burning incense or other substances is also known as carrying our wishes up to the God and Goddess.