Incense burner in the shape of a mythical animal

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 2303.1-2
Type: bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object; statuette
Date of production:
18th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials: bronze
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.