A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD 'CHIMERA' CENSOR.

Of lobed and squat ovoid form, standing on three feet of elephant form, with handles in the form of fierce spiraling chimeras, the rim with greek key border, cast bronze and partially lacquered, the base inscribed with the mark of Xuande. Period: 19th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

Height: 21 cm, length: 32 cm.