A RARE GILT-BRONZE TRIPOD OFFERING STANDYONGLE INCISED SIX-CHARACTER PRESENTATION MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1403-1424)The elegant legs of the stand are formed as three, evenly spaced, makara dragons. Each vertical-form dragon is raised from an elaborately scrolled tail that transforms into an arched neck before emerging into upright head. Its partially open mouth exposes its teeth and grasping one of the circular beads that form the circular ring platform. The interior of the ring is inscribed with the Yongle presentation mark.5 5/8 in. (14.4 cm.) high