Incense burner in the shape of a mythical animal
| Accession Nr.: | 2303.1-2 |
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| Type: | bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object; statuette |
| Date of production: |
18th century
Qing dynasty |
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| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Materials: | bronze |
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| Dimensions: | height: 16.3 cm length: 15 cm |
Standing lion with its head turned backwards and with wide-open mouth. A young lion placed on a lotus pedestal is on its back; in turn the young lion carries a lotus bud (a symbol of purity and perfection) on its back.