A SMALL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RECTANGULAR CENSER AND COVER, QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
A SMALL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RECTANGULAR CENSER AND COVER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The censer is decorated to each side with a rectangular cartouche depicting two confronting kui-dragons flanking a shou-roundel, in reserve on a ground of densely arranged lotus flower tendrils. The body is supported on four similarly-decorated cylindrical legs with meandering flower tendrils and is applied to the shoulder with two upright S-shaped loop-handles. The cover is pierced with a gilt-bronze band of confronting dragons flanking a shou-roundel beneath scrolling foliage, the cloisonnè cover further embellished by blue hardstone cabouchons and surmounted by a circular finial. There is an effaced mark within a gilt rectangular panel to the underside of the base.
6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) high
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF RAINE, COUNTESS SPENCER
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A SMALL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RECTANGULAR CENSER AND COVER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The censer is decorated to each side with a rectangular cartouche depicting two confronting kui-dragons flanking a shou-roundel, in reserve on a ground of densely arranged lotus flower tendrils. The body is supported on four similarly-decorated cylindrical legs with meandering flower tendrils and is applied to the shoulder with two upright S-shaped loop-handles. The cover is pierced with a gilt-bronze band of confronting dragons flanking a shou-roundel beneath scrolling foliage, the cloisonnè cover further embellished by blue hardstone cabouchons and surmounted by a circular finial. There is an effaced mark within a gilt rectangular panel to the underside of the base.
6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) high
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF RAINE, COUNTESS SPENCER
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