A very rare Longquan celadon Luduan shaped censer from the Ming dynasty. The head is pointed upwards and emits smoke if incense is burned in it's body. Luduan (甪端) is a legendary Chinese auspicious creature. It has the head of a lion, the horn of a rhino, the body of a dragon, the paws of a bear, the scales of a fish, and the tail of an ox, It can travel 18,000 li (9000 km or 5500 mi) in a single day and speaks all world languages. It appears during the enlightened rule REFERENCE: See a very similar but damaged censer sold at Rob Michiels (EUR 5.100,00): https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/asian-arts-feb-2023/28318-a-chinese-gilt-bronze-mounted-longquan-celadon-censer-in-the-shape-of-a-luduan-ming Dimensions H16,5 x W10 x D15 cm Condition: In good condition! There a only some chipped teeth and baking flaws attached to the body during firing. Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand or doll house vase.