Tibetan Temple Bronze Dragon-Ear Censer – Gilded Silver Three-Legged Incense Burner (8")

This old bronze incense burner from a Tibetan temple collection stands on three legs and is fitted with dragon-ear handles. The body is worked in relief and finished with gilded silver details, giving it a layered, temple-ready presence that feels both solid and luminous.

The three-legged form, dragon ears, and rich surface treatment are all traditional signals of a vessel meant for serious ritual use. Time-softened gilding and patina in the recesses add depth, emphasizing the relief work and hinting at years of offerings, smoke, and mantra.

In a home setting, this censer becomes the anchor of a Temple & Ritual arrangement. Fill it with sand or ash to support stick incense, coils, or small charcoal tablets (used with appropriate care and ventilation). Place it at the center of an altar table or console, flanked by candles, statues, or offering bowls.

Details

• Collection: Tibetan Temple Collection
• Type: Old bronze three-legged incense burner (censer)
• Features: Dragon-ear handles, gilded silver relief decoration
• Symbolism: Dragon protection, stable three-legged support, and ritual authority
• Use: Burning incense with sand/ash base, or as a sculptural altar object