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Subject:Bronze Snake & Foo dog Censors
Posted By: shedrick Tue, Nov 21, 2017 IP: 174.69.51.27

what are these censors and period if known?
the snake: 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in
the Foo dog: 6 x 3 in

thanks
Shedrick







Subject:Re: Bronze Snake & Foo dog Censors
Posted By: JLim Tue, Nov 21, 2017



Dear Shedrick

I don't know much about bronzes, but I understand that a photograph of the inside of the foot is pretty important for dating - to check for machining marks.


Kind regards
J.Lim

Subject:Re: Bronze Snake & Foo dog Censors
Posted By: shedrick Crosby Thu, Nov 23, 2017

thank you J Lim. here are some pics of the bottom.
the small burner has 2 phoenixes does this represent a Empress(yin)?

is the cobra burner Asian?
thanks
Shedrick







Subject:Re: Bronze Snake & Foo dog Censors
Posted By: Michael O Fri, Nov 24, 2017

Hi, the "cobra burner" is from Thailand and is actually a container, for amulets or other religious artifacts. It looks old but it is very difficult to tell its age. Can't comment on the other piece.


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