"Chinese Incense Burner, Shoulao On His White Deer"
Rare large Chinese incense burner from the 19th century representing Shoulao, the god of longevity. It is these Chinese bronzes, of great finesse of execution and a refined style, which inspired the French sculptor François Pompon.Lost wax bronze, very beautiful dark patina. 42 x 31 cm, note an old weld on the right rear leg that does not affect the stability of the whole.