Description: Phoenix Bird Gold Gilded Wrought Iron Incense Burner Reputed Remnant of "Chinese Camp" Tong War October 1856 which was the First Tong War in California and this mining dispute was between two rival Chinese Tongs (gangster organizations). "Phoenix" was purchased at a yard sale outside "Chinese Camp" which is a Famous California Gold Rush Placer Mining Town. "Phoenix" was found near town on private property at one of the October 1856 Tong Battles Sites. Substantial Patina covers the Wrought Iron Phoenix Incense Burner which clearly Demonstrates its Age and Antiquity. You can still see some of the Gold Gilt. This Incense Burner would have been a prized possession and a valued item to a community of poor Chinese miners who always lived in groups. This creates more questions than answers. VERY Heavy for its Size Antique - Collectable Beautiful Old Phoenix has an Extremely LONG TAIL which exhibits a truly majestic bird. Phoenix will inspire you with the energy of strength and renewal. Tail Length: 7” - 18¾ cm Height: 9½” - 14 cm Length: 8” - 20½ cm Width: 3” - 7½ cm Weight: 1.82 pounds - 822 grams
Price: 281.25 USD
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
End Time: 2024-11-06T15:58:37.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Iron
Color: Wrought Iron Phoenix Bird Incense Burner
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: China
Age: 1800-1849
