Brûle-parfum en forme de lion chinois, M.C. 801(2)

Dating in century: 18th-19th century type(s) of object(s): sculpture, metal, metal arts, japan name(s): perfume burner materials and techniques: bronze place(s) of execution/production: japan dimensions - artwork: height: 31. 6cm length: 14. 5cm description: chinese lion standing on its front legs in balance, tail reversed, mouth on the ground. A drawer under the chest. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 801. Date: Unknown.