Japanese antique lotus-shaped bronze incense burner. Year of 753 「阪五番飯泉山峯坚雅」

蓮華形銅香炉Japanese antique lotus-shaped bronze incense burner. Year of 753 「阪五番飯泉山峯坚雅」 This exquisite lotus-shaped bronze incense burner embodies centuries of Zen tradition and masterful craftsmanship. Designed in the form of a blooming lotus, it symbolizes purity and transcendence, with gracefully curved petals showcasing the refined artistry of the Tang Dynasty. Engraved with “阪五番飯泉山峯坚雅”, this inscription links the piece to Temple No. 5 – Iizuneyama Shōfuku-ji (Iizune Kannon), a revered temple in the Bandō 33 Kannon pilgrimage route, long known as a sacred site for prayers and devotion. The engraving also includes the year Tenpyō Shōhō 5 (753), a significant era in Japan’s Nara period, coinciding with the time of Jianzhen (Ganjin) Monk’s voyage to Japan, marking the profound influence of Buddhism during that age. この蓮華形銅香炉は、千年の禅の伝統と精緻な工芸技術を体現した逸品です。蓮の花をかたどった美しい造形は、清らかさと超越を象徴し、柔らかく流れるような花弁の曲線が、唐代工芸の卓越した技術を示しています。 香炉には**「阪五番飯泉山峯坚雅」と刻まれています。これは、坂東三十三観音霊場の第5番札所「飯泉山勝福寺（飯泉観音）」**を指し、古くから信仰の地として多くの巡礼者が訪れてきました。

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Used (normal wear)