CHINA - 17th century. Gilt bronze and partially black-lacquered "fangding" shaped incense burner, decorated in relief on one side with lions playing with peonies, on the other with a tiger among plum blossoms, the sides adorned with birds and plum blossoms. The upper rim is incised and gilded with dragons chasing the sacred pearl, the shoulder decorated with friezes of lotus petals. The lid is openworked with chrysanthemums in foliage, and the grip is in the shape of a seated lion, its left forepaw resting on a ball. Height : 21.5 cm - Width : 22 cm - Depth : 11 cm Expert : Mrs Alice Jossaume, cabinet PORTIER Associés