CHINESE BRONZE CENSER WITH DOG. This beautiful Chinese bronze tripod censer comprises two applied earhandles and an elaborately decorated lid showing a dog-shaped knob. The dog is possibly rapresenting the "Foo-dog", a guardian dog/lion considered a symbol of protection in Chinese tradition. Size: L:265mm / W:200mm ; 1.8kg Provenance: From United Kingdom / European estate collections and antique fairs; acquired between 1970 and 2010.