Vintage 1939 Chalkware Buddha Incense Burner Seated Red Gold Figurine Bowl USA
Description
This is a rare, original vintage 1939 Chalkware Buddha Incense Holder / Ashtray, proudly Made in the USA.
Featuring a classic seated meditation pose, this Eastern-inspired pre-war piece is designed with a functional bowl in Buddha's lap to hold incense cones or tobacco. The statue is finished in a bold, matte red robe with contrasting hand-painted gold accents on the face, chest, and bowl.
Featuring a classic seated meditation pose, this Eastern-inspired pre-war piece is designed with a functional bowl in Buddha's lap to hold incense cones or tobacco. The statue is finished in a bold, matte red robe with contrasting hand-painted gold accents on the face, chest, and bowl.
The back features the crisp, incised copyright mark "© 1939" and "MADE IN USA", making it an authentic piece of American vintage tobaccoriana / mystical decor.
Size and Weight
- Dimensions: Approx. 5" H x 3.5" W x 3" D
- Weight: Approx. 8 oz
Material
- Chalkware (Plaster of Paris): Authentic 1930s-1940s thick plaster composition with a solid, heavy feel.
Condition Report
- Vintage / Used Condition with Character:
- 【PLEASE NOTE】 There are noticeable burn marks (scorching/blackening) and related paint loss on the left side of the belly/chest area and inside the lap bowl, resulting from past use as an active incense burner or ashtray (see detailed photos).
- Displays general light surface wear, minor paint scuffs, and original factory molding seams on the sides.
- The bottom base remains unpainted raw plaster with minor shelf wear/dust.
- No major structural cracks or repairs. It possesses a wonderful "lived-in" weathered patina that tells the story of its historical utility. Sold AS-IS.
Vintage 1939 Chalkware Buddha Incense Burner Seated Red Gold Figurine Bowl USA
Sale price$20.00
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