A CHINESE BRONZE 'QILIN' INCENSE BURNER AFTER MING DYNASTY MODELS

A CHINESE BRONZE 'QILIN' INCENSE BURNER AFTER MING DYNASTY MODELS

formed as the auspicious mythological Kirin with the head of a dragon and the torso of a deer, an oxtail, and horse hooves, the cover conforming to the back; height: 51 cm (20 1/8 in.)

PROVENANCE
Grosvenor Gallery, London
Acquired at the above by the present owner at an Asian art sale, 1974

CONDITION
The censer appears in good original condition. Beyond light surface dust to the tail and crevices, no significant issues apparent to the naked eye.

Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:
Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331
Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827

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