What is this thing? Bronze cast urn/censer/vessel? NEED HELP!!

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Posted by I Heart Beer

15 years ago

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Description So about 30 years ago, my Dad picked this up for a few hundred dollars. Not exactly sure where, or who it came from. But nobody in my family has any idea what it is.
When he first acquired it, he had attempted to identify the item to no avail. It is a sealed container, which had been opened to reveal... Nothing.
Although it would be nice to know what something like this is worth, I'm much more interested in just figuring out what exactly it is. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks you for your time.

Category Decorative Arts

Medium cast bronze

Distinguishing marks no marks visible

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 15"H x 6"W (approx.)

Date Period Unknown

Weight 10lbs (approx)

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