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A Chinese cast-iron ' suanni ' incense burner, the mythical…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
17-Jun-2013
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Description:
A Chinese cast-iron ' suanni ' incense burner, the mythical beast slightly leaning back, eyes looking up, its head unhinged, 15.1 cm high. Provenance: private collection NSW Note: suanni is a mytical beast that looks like a lion and said to be one of dragon's nine sons. Due to its preference for smoke, it often appears as a motif for incense burners
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Category:
Oriental: Zother