A LARGE BRONZE ‘CHILONG HANDLE’ TRIPOD CENSER, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Of massive bombe form, standing on three tapering legs issuing lingzhi, fashioned with two coiled chilong to its rim forming the loop handles. Each of the single-horned beasts is cast with a fierce expression and modelled with a row of nodes that form the backbone, the details of its mane are finely delineated. The neck decorated with a relief band of confronting kui dragons centered by a shou medallion.Provenance: From a German private collection. Condition: Good condition. Extensive wear, some casting flaws, few nicks and dents, and shallow surface scratches. Fine malachite patina.Weight: 3,058 g Dimensions: Diameter 25.5 cmThe base with two carps surrounding the apocryphal four-character mark Wanli nianzhi.