A parcel-gilt bronze lion incense burner and cover. Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century

A parcel-gilt bronze lion incense burner and cover. Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century

cast standing four-square, the front legs holding down a long writhing serpent, the hinged head with large bulging eyes and mouth barring sharp teeth, details in gilt. 28cm., 11in. Est. 10,000—15,000 GBP - Unsold.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com