A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Censer on Stand, Kangxi period, of squat globular form on tripod...

A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Censer on Stand, Kangxi period, of squat globular form on tripod feet, decorated with scrolling lotus on a turquoise ground, on a separate base cast as overlapping lily pads on three bracket feet, censer bears Xuande four character reign mark, 13cm diameter See illustration

Provenance: Ex Edwin Davies Cloisonné Collection, illustrated pg.46 Irvine (Gregory) Japanese Cloisonné: The Seven Treasures, Victoria & Albert Museum Far Eastern Series, V&A Publications 2006 (censer only)

. Extensive wear to gilding on interior. Some typical pitting to enamel and some surface wear throughout. Stand possibly later. Weight 871.3g with stand, 476.2 without. Dimensions: 9.4cm high with stand, 6.5cm without. 13cm wide. 070220