A Chinese bronze Buddhist lion (shishi) incense burner, late Qing dynasty,

the seated beast cast with bulging eyes, curled mane and pronounced fangs, its right forepaw raised holding a pierced ball decorated in low relief; the muscular body modelled with stylised scrollwork fur and terminating in large clawed paws, the head with curled brows and upright ears, the surface with a dark brown patina

20cm high

Condition Report:

With losses. Left paw repaired. Repair to base/