Antiques & Contemporary Art

Antiques & Contemporary Art

Lot 195: A Chinese Bronze Censer in the Form of...

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Start price: £500

Estimated price: £600 - £700

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A Chinese Bronze Censer in the Form of a Recumbent Mythical Beast.

This bronze censer is cast in the form of a powerful recumbent mythical beast, possibly a Buddhist lion or pixiu, with finely detailed curls along the mane, spine, and limbs. The beast’s muscular body is rendered in an alert posture, its head turned proudly, with a ferocious expression and mouth ajar.

H: Approximately 20cm

L: Approximately 30cm

Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.