Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne’ Footed Censer, China 19th

Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne’ Footed Censer, China 19th century, the cloisonne’ body, decorated with flowers, stands atop three bat-form legs and has mythic beast handles, the gilt bronze openwork cover decorated with phoenix and dragon (symbols of the emperor and empress). Four-character gilt bronze cartouche on base of Qianlong reign (and possibly of the period) Depth 7.5 in. Height 4.25 in.