A censer "Shoulao riding a Qilin"
Lot-No. 683
China, 19th cent. (Qing-dynasty 1644-1911). Dark patinated bronze. Censer in the shape of the unicorn-creature Qilin. The cover as a figurine of Shoulao, one of the "8 Taoist Immortals" and god of longevity. Partly cracked. H. 28,5 cm.
A censer "Shoulao riding a Qilin"
A censer "Shoulao riding a Qilin"
Lot-No. 683
China, 19th cent. (Qing-dynasty 1644-1911). Dark patinated bronze. Censer in the shape of the unicorn-creature Qilin. The cover as a figurine of Shoulao, one of the "8 Taoist Immortals" and god of longevity. Partly cracked. H. 28,5 cm.