Tea Ceremony Utensil: Tripod Incense Burner, Lion Lid, Copper, Metalwork Copper incense burner. On the lid, a mythical beast, a Chinese guardian lion, is depicted playing with a ball ("Shishi Gikyū" - Lion Playing with a Ball). The body features dynamic high-relief carvings of dragons and phoenixes. The legs are powerfully constructed with patterns reminiscent of clouds and waves, and lotus buds and leaves rise from the sides, condensing Buddhist auspicious designs throughout. Its form combines power and elegance, and the solemn atmosphere that resides throughout the body is exceptional for viewing. The production period and location are unknown, but it is a heavy and impressive piece demonstrating excellent metalworking techniques. Size: Width: 14.0 cm Depth: 10.0 cm Height: 15.5 cm Weight: 1300 g #CopperIncenseBurner #IncenseBurner #ChineseGuardianLion #LionPlayingWithABall #Dragon #Phoenix #LotusFlower #BuddhistArt #AuspiciousPatterns #Antique #FineArt #Metalwork #Copperware #BronzeWare #MetalCraft #TeaCeremonyUtensil #IncenseUtensil #ChineseArt #JapaneseArt #Crafts #Antique #InteriorGoods #Ornament #PeriodPiece