Incense holder decoration candlestick solid brass

Old censer, golden brass candlestick cobra shape.  Base formed by the serpent's sinuous tail, surmounted by the cobra's head. Throat outstretched, tongue out in defense (red copper). The body of the cobra is made of speckled carvings. A large unscrewable receptacle overlooking the cobra, with speckled frieze decoration. Vintage, from the 40s/50s. Multi-function decorative object, which can be used as a resin incense holder with charcoal, as a candlestick, for candle block, or large candle (test carried out), in charming and singular decoration, see in symbol of protection. Its wide and deep receptacle is basic designed to receive resin incense, allowing to purify, protected, or for requests, other incense. Can also be used. The cobra is a symbol of protection whether for the home, health, The family, the bad vibes... Dimensions: height: 17.5 cm neck diameter: 5 cm weight: 368 g. Symbol of protection: Uræus: Egyptian name worn on the forehead by the gods, with a royal character - assimilated to the eye of re. He protected the king. The cobra was considered the guardian of the pharaoh because the ancient egyptians believed in the vigilance of the serpent, whose eyes devoid of eyelids and therefore more alert against danger. Uræus: Sacred female cobra that represents wadjet, goddess of lower egypt. We see it represented on the headdress of the pharaoh, the throat extended, ready to defend the sovereign. Against his enemies. Note: traces of wear and imprints of the past time may be present. The dates are given as an indication according to our research. The objects we sell are old, they have been used, the years have passed... Some therefore sometimes show traces of the past time. Thank you for taking a good look at the pictures. Depending on the technology of your screen and the device used, the colors may differ slightly from reality.

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