Bidspirit auction | Two Asian Style Decorative Metalware

Two Asian Style Decorative Metalware Items Including a Brass Censer and a Bronze Bird Figurine - Two decorative metal objects of Asian influence. The first is a cast brass incense burner, or censer, comprising a globular body decorated with floral and scrollwork motifs in high relief. The vessel is supported by three beast-mask tripod feet and features two dragon-head handles. It includes a removable reticulated lid with scrollwork piercing, topped with a Shishi finial. The second item is a cast Bronzel figurine of a crane or heron with outspread wings, standing on a circular base with a serpent-like form at the feet. Neither item displays visible maker's marks or signatures. Censer height: 3.75 inches Bird figurine height: 4.5 inches