Lot number 383 - Auction 148
EIN RÄUCHERHALTER IN FORM EINES UNSTERBLICHEN AUS BRONZE

A BRONZE INCENSE HOLDER IN THE SHAPE OF AN IMMORTAL China, Ming-Dynasty Bronze. H. 27.1 cm. The deity is standing on a rockwork base covered with small turtles and conchs, with a crane at his side and a tortoise in one hand, while the other hand holds an incense bowl. A large tortoise is depicted beneath the rock. With traces of age, partially abraded, and with some damage to the bowl.