CHINESE MYTICAL BEAST (LUDUAN) BRONZE TEMPLE CENSER, Qing Dynasty - modelled as the mythical beast supporting an archaic Hu-shaped vase on its back, with everted ruyi-head rim, leiwen panels and taotie masks divided by raised flanges, braced by baby Luduan and dragon fish to front and rear, the large base with foliate tendrils to the swollen body, underneath with aperture Dimensions: 46cms high Provenance: private collection Rhondda Cynon Taff, consigned via our Cardiff office Condition Report: some ruyi-hear rim flanges bent,surface scratches, aperture with later closure
CHINESE MYTICAL BEAST (LUDUAN) BRONZE TEMPLE CENSER, Qing Dynasty - modelled as the mythical beast supporting an archaic Hu-shaped vase on its back, with everted ruyi-head rim, leiwen panels and taotie masks divided by raised flanges, braced by baby Luduan and dragon fish to front and rear, the large base with foliate tendrils to the swollen body, underneath with aperture Dimensions: 46cms high Provenance: private collection Rhondda Cynon Taff, consigned via our Cardiff office Condition Report: some ruyi-hear rim flanges bent,surface scratches, aperture with later closure
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