A large bronze 'Buddhist lion' incense burner and cover Asian Art

17th century Heavily cast seated on its hind legs, the mythical beast with a fierce expression and bulging eyes, its mouth slightly opened to reveal fanged teeth, covered with curly manes along the pointed spine to the flaming bifurcated tail, with one paw raised and resting on a brocade ball tied with flowing ribbons. 36.5cm (14 3/8in) high (2).