Bull Shaped Brass Incense Burner / Holder With 6 Holes in His Head.
My parents did use this. I have used him a few times. But 99% of the time he simply sits on a shelf and looks cute. Once I went to photograph him, I really looked at the design on him. It’s not just abstract patterns as I always thought – but people, birds, flowers, and an Egyptian looking figure – half bird/half man.
I would like to know the country of origin. Apparently the origin of incense itself is uncertain, but amongst other uses, it was used to drive away demons. This little guy seems too fey for such a feat, on the other hand, the designs may be fierce. He’s also heavy.
Status: Keep. Put back on shelf in more prominent position.
that’s beautiful! definitely a keeper.
I did a little googling & one bull incense burner that I found was Nandi, the Devine vehicle of Lord Shiva in Hindu culture. Most images of Nandi show him highly decorated, but with a blanket & bells & tassels. You could go with that… 🙂
Cool! Thanks for the extra google. My search did not come up with Nandi.