China Incense Burner Late Qing Period, Asian Art

Beautiful incense burner, carved on the lid of the lion of Fo, male holding the pearl Xiù Qiú, with his right paw. The receptacle presents several birds or bats in full flight, the handles are in the shape of elephant heads, resting on four legs folded on a circular tray. Chocolate-colored steatite, carved and polished, some tiny chips in places, old patina of time and marks of use, good general condition of conservation see photos. China, end of the Qing period, end of the 19th beginning of the 20th century Dimensions: 21.5 X 20 X 15.5 cm Provenance: André Dubreuil Collection (1951 - 2022) "the poet of iron, exceptional and recognized artist and designer. His collection of Asian objects, primitives, ... as well as his creations were sold at an auction. Guaranteed original and period. * Shipping costs on estimate