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Chinese bronze lion censer, 20th century?

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/13/3/2

Scope and Contents

This is a Chinese bronze censer with dragon handles and a lion body. Probably 20th century, but possibly older. The perforated lid has cloud decorations, and there are colourful runic symbols painted around the body of the censer. The handles are formed by two arched dragon bodies facing upwards, there is a lion head on either side of the censer base, and the legs of the censer resemble lion paws.

Dates

  • Creation: 20th century?

Extent

1 object(s) : Bronze

Dimensions

Height: 35cm, Body width: 20.5cm, Neck width: 6.3cm, Opening diameter: 12cm.

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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