A BRONZE CENSER WITH PIERCED DRAGON AND CLOUD COVER

Description:

China, at the base 'nei yong' mark, inside cast coins at the bottom, Qing dynasty
L. 22 cm
From an Austrian private collection, acquired from the exhibition 'Ming Bronzes', 5.3. - 30.4. 1987, Galerie Zacke, Vienna on 8. 4. 1987 (for 24000.- Schilling). At the bottom label: Dr. & Mrs. P.H. Plesch Collection Bh 19e
Signs of age, partially somewhat corroded