Luduan shaped censer – Porselein – China – Ming Dynastie (1368-1644)

A unusual blue and white Luduan shaped censer. 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.Dimensions H9,5 x W7,8 x D6 cmCondition: The lower body is in good condition, the top part has two shallow flake like chips on the rim. The censer has incense residue and dust collected in the glaze bursts and recesses. Please check the images carefully. Small imperfections and kiln-firing defects are not always described in detail. The written condition report is indicative only; the photographs provide the definitive and binding description of the item's condition Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand or doll house vase.