Bronze Dragon Wall Incense Burner, 1930s

Burning wall-mural in Asian bronze, representing a dragon, Tibet or Bhutan head, beginning of the 20th century. The Druk (also known as “Duk” or “Dug”) was adopted as an emblem by the Drukpa line, which is from Tibet and spread to Bhutan. Several copies available (Green Green Patina) Provenance: succession of the art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau. Diameter 18 cm Depth 15 cm Weight 1.25 kg