A CHINESE BRONZE LION DOG INCENSE BURNER LATE MING DYNASTY Seated on his haunches

A CHINESE BRONZE LION DOG INCENSE BURNER

LATE MING DYNASTY

Seated on his haunches, the hinged head turned to the side, bearing his fangs, his ears in an alert expression, the back with curls of fur and with an upswept tail, mounted on a hardwood stand, 42cm, 9kg. (2)

Provenance: a Hong Kong private collection, purchased from Bigwoods on 25th January 2008, lot 355.