Ancient Chinese - Incense burner - Bronze lion - Luduan - Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,300 - € 1,600
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Bronze incense burner in the shape of a lion representing a Luduan, dating to the late Ming Dynasty with early Kangxi period features, height 18.7 cm and length 13.4 cm, in good condition with a broken hinge, authentic and originally from Germany via Galerie H.T.A. and acquired in 2025 from France.
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INCENSE BURNER - END OF THE MING PERIOD
Bronze incense burner in the shape of a lion.
End of the Ming Dynasty, beginning of the Kangxi period (1621 to 1722 AD).
This incense burner depicts a Luduan with a separated head, a legendary Chinese auspicious creature with the head of a lion, the horn of a rhinoceros, the body of a dragon, the paws of a bear, and the tail of an ox.
The Luduan wears a necklace with a gourd, and its body is adorned with scrolls and Ruyi motifs on the sides.
Height 18.7 cm - Length 13.4 cm
Very good condition, signs of wear, broken hinge
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. Gallery
The seller of this lot hereby warrants that this object has been obtained legally. The seller warrants that he/she can ship this object(s). The seller will arrange the necessary permits. The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateINCENSE BURNER - END OF THE MING PERIOD
Bronze incense burner in the shape of a lion.
End of the Ming Dynasty, beginning of the Kangxi period (1621 to 1722 AD).
This incense burner depicts a Luduan with a separated head, a legendary Chinese auspicious creature with the head of a lion, the horn of a rhinoceros, the body of a dragon, the paws of a bear, and the tail of an ox.
The Luduan wears a necklace with a gourd, and its body is adorned with scrolls and Ruyi motifs on the sides.
Height 18.7 cm - Length 13.4 cm
Very good condition, signs of wear, broken hinge
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. Gallery
The seller of this lot hereby warrants that this object has been obtained legally. The seller warrants that he/she can ship this object(s). The seller will arrange the necessary permits. The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller warrants that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence, are organised. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document detailing provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Dynastie Ming (1368 - 1644)
Name of object
- Incense burner - Bronze lion - Luduan - Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
