Vintage bronze incense burner Angry Spirit

Very nice Tibetan bronze incense burner, from vintage origin. This incense burner shows the face of an 'angry' or 'wrathful' deity.

Beings such as these can be found all over traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional shamanism. They are the fierce, wrathful or forceful aspects or manifestations of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas or Devas.

In different traditions they hold slightly different meanings, but overall it can be said they are very strong protectors and guardians against demons, evil spirits and other negative influences. They guard the spiritual seeker on his path to wisdom, compassion and enlightenment, and aid him by transforming negative mental factors and destroying obstacles that may block the way.

In different traditions the Angry Deity has different names, such as Mahakala, Yamantaka, Yama, Bhairava, Erlik-Khaan. They are often portrait as terrifying, demonic looking beings adorned with human skulls or bone ornaments and ritual weapons.

Please note; this incense burner is from vintage origin and has some damages and imperfections due to its age and previous usage; it stands a bit crooked on its feet (due to its feet not being all the exact same height) and on the backside there's some old smear of paint. Some of the (faux) inlay stones of turquoise and coral had gone missing over time, but all have been nicely replaced with new stones.

This old bronze incense burner weighs a heavy 662 grams. Sizes are approximately; 18 centimeters length, 16 centimeters wide and 7,5 centimeters high.

Use incense burners such as this one by filling it with sand, rice or little stones before placing your incense sticks or cones in it.

Only one available.