Bronze tripod incense burner, with incised decoration depicting dragons swirling around the sacred jewel against a background of Greek fret motifs; stylized…

Bronze tripod incense burner, with incised decoration depicting dragons swirling around the sacred jewel against a background of Greek fret motifs; stylized cicadas alternating with ruyi heads arranged in friezes complete the ornamentation. Attached wooden lid; lid handle made of soapstone carved with a dragon coiled among clouds; China, 18th century; H. 38 cm (wear on the feet, chipping on the handle).

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H 38 cm