A BLUE AND WHITE 'LUDUAN’ CENSER AND COVERWANLI PERIOD (1573-1619)The stout mythical beast is potted standing foursquare, with either side of the body decorated with a lotus flower emblem and each leg painted with flames that rise from the clawed feet. The neck is applied with a collar suspending a bell and beads. The head is modeled with bulging eyes and the mouth agape to reveal its tongue between sharp teeth, all below pricked ears and a single horn.8 in. (20.3 cm.) high, Japanese wood box