1840s Phoenix Bird Incense Burner Reputed Tong Wars Artifact Chinese Camp Iron

  

Incense Burner Remnant of "Chinese Camp". First Tong War in California. And this mining dispute was between two rival Chinese Tongs (gangster organizations). 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, whom always lived in together in groups. This creates more questions than answers. VERY Heavy for its Size.

Has an Extremely LONG TA. IL 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.