Large Vietnamese gilt-metal censer/ incense burner on stand, having zoomorphic finial on pierced cover comprised of bamboo stems, tapering squared basin flanked by stylized dragon handles, on branch-form supports, further rising on conforming pierced stand, finial likely with loss to tail, overall: approx 26.5"h, 17"w, 11"d, 38lbs **Note: a similar example is housed at the Musee Cernuschi (Cernuschi Museum of Asian Arts), Paris, accession number MC 2019-85B** **Provenance: the curated collection of a long-time Austin, Texas designer**

08/17/2026: In my opinion regarding LOT:  - please note, I am not an expert on such bronzes, so have taken numerous images for your review, per our terms all sales are final,  the whole stands sturdy, I note some overall pitting, surface wear, rubs to the patina, small nicks, imperfections, variation to the patina with some spotting, mellowing and rubs, signs of use to interior with oxidation, the interior base of the vessel displays a possible small reinforcement or break to one leg as visible as a line on the interior and possible solder to the underside, see images as I am unsure, the side handles appear to be pinned to the vessel and one side handle is slightly loose, there are some possible repairs and small losses to protruding and foliated elements, the figure on top appears to be missing something as there are drill holes in his tail, and above the front appendages, as well as a blemish to end, see images, it is as if it held something, overall the three pieces are in stable condition and the whole stands sturdy

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