A MING STYLE CLOISONNÉ ‘DRAGON’ INCENSE BURNER CHINA, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC / MINGUO PERIOD It rests on three short feet adorned with mythical beasts and has a compressed globular body surmounted by a short shoulder and an everted rim. The shoulder is flanked by two handles, also shaped as mythical beasts or Fu Buddhistic lions. The body is adorned in vivid colors with a dragon flying amidst clouds against a blue ground. The base bears the apocryphal mark ‘Da Ming’ (大明) within a rectangle. H: 9 c Weight: 602,8 grams 明式景泰蓝龙纹香炉 中国，晚清至民国 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.