Western Asiatic Openwork Lion Incense Burner

LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.

7 1/8 in. (1 kg, 18 cm wide).

Ornamented with a dense series of pierced scrolled vines, stylised face with pricked ears, long nose, almond-shaped eyes; the head hinged.

Provenance

Acquired before 1970.
Property of a London gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 0833