A large ivory incense burner, China, first half of the 20th century, decorated with multile dragons, several loose rings, some held by surpernatural creatures, also decorated with two Canton balls hanging from the sides, the incense burner resting on four feet in the shape of supernatural creatures and legs, the lid decorated with the same motifs, with loose rings, three Canton balls, knob in the shape of a Buddhist lion, Qianlong marks, 75 cm high (with cover). The incense burner is accompanied by a pair of Buddhist lions which come on either side of the incense burner and can be attached to the Canton balls, Qianlong mark. Wooden stand. Restorations

A large ivory incense burner, China, first half of the 20th century, decorated with multile dragons, several loose rings, some held by surpernatural creatures, also decorated with two Canton balls hanging from the sides, the incense burner resting on four feet in the shape of supernatural creatures and legs, the lid decorated with the same motifs, with loose rings, three Canton balls, knob in the shape of a Buddhist lion, Qianlong marks, 75 cm high (with cover). The incense burner is accompanied by a pair of Buddhist lions which come on either side of the incense burner and can be attached to the Canton balls, Qianlong mark. Wooden stand. Restorations

Restorations

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