Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Openwork Gourd-Form Incense Tower Lamp with Ancient Glass Vessel and Bead Group (16th–17th Century)

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Dimensions: 38 cm (14.96 in) high; matching antique glass bottle 4.5 cm (1.77 in) high. Condition and Provenance: Overall in good condition. The iron surface exhibits a naturally formed patina with signs of oxidation, weathering, and surface wear, consistent with its age. Comes with an antique glass bottle and a set of four antique glass beads. Provenance: Private collection, Florida, USA. Description: This exquisite cast iron incense tower lamp is elegantly designed, serving both ceremonial and decorative purposes, suitable for indoor or garden display. Its structure comprises several parts, including a finial, pavilion roof, double gourd-shaped incense chamber, waist, and four-legged base. The top is a pagoda-shaped finial, below which is an arched roof with gracefully curved eaves. The swirling smoke creates a decorative sense of depth. The surface is decorated with raised scrollwork, and the central waist is carved with cloud patterns, supported by four arched bases that curve outwards at the ends. The heavy iron incense burner body retains a strong sense of age, exhibiting a rugged texture, ancient patina, and fine casting details. The openwork decoration is layered and distinct, combining practicality and beauty with the function of holding incense. The accompanying antique blown glass bottle has an everted mouth, a slender neck, and a rounded body. The bottle is weathered and stained with mineral deposits, bearing the marks of time. Four ancient glass beads, including one larger bead and three smaller round beads, exhibit a pale blue-green hue and a soft iridescent sheen, their surfaces weathered and bearing the natural marks of age. These glass artifacts are all hand-blown, with rounded shapes and a mature patina, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and decorative traditions of ancient personal ornaments and ritual items.

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