Tibetan Temple Vintage Bronze Pixiu Ear Vase – Gilded Silver Dragon & Phoenix (15")
This old bronze ear vase comes from a Tibetan temple collection and is crowned by a powerful pixiu figure—a mythical beast associated with attracting and safeguarding wealth. Its surface is richly worked with gilded silver dragon and phoenix patterns: the dragon representing power and protection, the phoenix symbolizing renewal and harmonious blessing.
The combination of bronze, gilding, and silver accents gives the piece a layered, time-softened glow. Handles in the traditional “ear” form add height and presence, while the pixiu perched above anchors the vase as a guardian of fortune. Even without flowers, it reads as a complete sculptural object, full of symbolic meaning.
In the modern home, this piece works beautifully as a focal point on an altar table, console, or sideboard. Place it where you want to invite prosperity and protection—near an entry, in a study, or within a Temple & Ritual vignette alongside offering bowls, thangkas, and guardian figures. Its rich patina and intricate motifs reward close viewing, yet it sits comfortably within calm, contemporary interiors.
Details
- Collection: Tibetan temple collection
- Type: Bronze ear vase with pixiu figure on top
- Motifs: Gilded silver dragon and phoenix patterns symbolizing power, renewal, and harmony
- Symbolism: Pixiu associated with attracting and guarding wealth and good fortune
- Material: Vintage bronze with gilded and silvered detailing
- Use: Sculptural altar or console piece; auspicious wealth and protection ornament for entryways, living rooms, and studies
Curated by Far East Finds as part of our Temple & Ritual collection, for those who seek a strong, auspicious centerpiece with layered symbolism.


