BRONZE DRAGON LION ELEPHANT TURTLE INCENSE BURNER small

A unique high quality bronze Incense Burner featuring several auspicious Feng Shui animals measuring about 7 1/2 inches wide (across the handles) X 5 1/4 inches tall. The main bowl measures approx. 4 1/2 inches in diameter with the lid opening hole of approx. of 2 1/2 inches in diameter.

Auspicious Animals contained in this Incense Burner
CRANE - An emblem of longevity and superhuman wisdom. Cranes are the flying steeds of the immortals, their other celestial locomotion being clouds. The crane is also believed to carry the souls of the dead to the Western Heaven. Cranes flying into the sky symbolize a rise in status.
DRAGON - The dragon is the imperial emblem of the Emperors from the Han period, the coat of arms being two dragons contesting the fiery pearl. There is a theory that during the Yuan and Ming periods decoration of a five-clawed dragon was for imperial use only. Certain objects have had the fifth claw carefully removed, thereby downgrading the status of the piece, perhaps because these objects had been stolen from the palace. Four claws indicates a prince, and three or less an official.
ELEPHANT - Strength and astuteness, as well as high moral standards.
LION - Also known as "Dogs of Fu" or "Fu Dogs," they were symbols of superhuman strength and as protectors and mounts of holy beings. They are emblems of valor and energy. Fu dogs are often depicted in pairs: The male has a paw on a brocaded ball which represents the jewel of the law, a pearl, or an egg enclosing a cub. The female has a small cub at her feet, which is oftentimes biting the mother's tongue.
TORTOISE - Longevity and immortality.