A Chinese,Qing Dynasty, iron censer, boldly cast as an incense burner in the form of a luduan depicted standing on a snake-like mythical creature, gripping in with its four claws, the serpentine figure coiled around forming the base of the vessel, the beast's head flaring nostrils and bushy eyebrows, the hollow body cast with flaming flanks, the back flames terminating in stylised ruyi heads, around an elaborate tail with skillfully delineated tufts of hair, the chest cast with a long strip of scaling decorated with an elaborate collar around its shoulders, suspending a bell and two ornamental tassel. H: 4.6" (11.7cm) Condition: in good condition with age related wear and corrosion