Steel alloy incense furnace, Japan Estimate Period: 6th – 7th Century
Height: 15.0cm
Introduction 介紹
Soto Asian Art is specialises in Chinese, Indian, Himalayan-Tibetan and Southeast Asian art from the 8th to 16th centuries.
A specialist Asian art dealer with a strong emphasis in gilled bronze, copper, and ancient stone sculptures. Our collection consists of, Yixing teaware, Vietnamese incense beads, Indian cairn sandalwood, ceramics, cloisonne ware.
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Build upon over 30 years of experience in Asian art. Our collection is tailored for investors, collectors, institutions, scholars in private sales, private client management, and dedicated personalise services in Asian Art.
Soto Asian Art only handles the finest pieces for our collection.
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Team 團隊
Li H.Kei F o u n d e r , 創 辦 人
Mr Li H.Kei is an impassioned collector. With over 30 years devotion in Asian art, his know-how and practical expertise go beyond theoretical understanding.
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Jason Li,
李浩川
D i r e c t o r , 主 任
Mr Jason Li, manages overall operations, business and relationship development within Soto Asian Art. Jason graduated with dual Master Degrees (MSc) from Aston University, and Imperial College London, U.K.
Hong Kong, 香港
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Collection 珍藏
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Steel alloy incense furnace, Japan Estimate Period: 6th – 7th Century
Height: 15.0cm
Hong Kong, 香港
www.sotoasianart.com
(+852) 93219101
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Collection 珍藏
Steel alloy incense furnace, Japan (1) 精鋼香薰爐, 日本 6
– 7世紀
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A Buddhist practitioner uses aroma furnace during Buddhist chants, incantations, and meditation practices. Buddhism is the education of learning the Buddha’s spirit. The Buddhist spirit emphasises the mind. Disciples of Buddha refer to themselves as people who are learning Buddha’s spirit and behaviour. It is customary for prayers and Buddhist monastic “monk” engages Buddhist practices with the use of incense furnace in Asia. In Buddhism, Chinese and Japanese Buddhist scholars often use the term “加持” which translates as “blessing” for Buddhist etiquette practices. “加持, blessing” put forth a closer step to spiritual enlightenment: “refrain from doing all bad things, diligently do all good deeds, and purify the mind”. This steel alloy incense furnace was taken by Buddhist monks from Japan; it was given to high Lamas in the Swat District as a scholarly exchange. The furnace has been purified for over a thousand of years by the blessing (加持) from the high Lamas.
Hong Kong, 香港
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Collection 珍藏
Steel alloy incense furnace, Japan (2) 精鋼香薰爐, 日本 6
– 7世紀
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This is a three legged incense furnace, the front facing the single leg engraved with “祿” which means, blessing. While the back facing the double legs engraved with “福” meaning, prosperity. The furnace is forged by specialist metalwork craftsmen for Buddhist monks and missionary scholars; it is both as an extreme rare works of art as well as an object of elegant minimalistic finish with historical and religious significance.
Hong Kong, 香港
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Contact 聯絡
Soto Asian Art, 禪藏 Private viewings are conducted by appointment. We are only able to accommodate viewings of artworks in a secured off-site facility in Central and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Those wishing to make an appointment may send an email to info@sotoasianart.com, alternatively, an appointment can be made by phone (+852) 93219101 or by WeChat (微信)
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