Vintage Blue & White Porcelain Tripod Censer – Dragon Motif, Qianlong Mark

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This is an impressive vintage porcelain tripod censer , decorated in the classic blue and white palette. The censer features … Read more This is an impressive vintage porcelain tripod censer , decorated in the classic blue and white palette. The censer features a compressed, rounded body with a wide, flattened rim, a short neck accented with double blue bands, and three sturdy, tapering cabriole legs. The exterior is finely painted in underglaze blue against a creamy white ground with a dynamic scene of two majestic dragons in flight, their bodies covered in detailed scales and their claws outstretched, surrounded by stylized flame motifs and auspicious cloud scrolls. The interior is glazed in a smooth, glossy white and shows some natural firing marks and patina. The base, positioned between the three legs, bears a four-character underglaze blue Qianlong seal mark reading "乾隆年製" (Made in the Qianlong Period), indicating it is a vintage revival piece in the Qianlong style. A highly decorative and collectible piece, ideal for incense use or as a display object.

Dimensions & Measurements:

Height: 10 cm (approx. 3.94 inches)

Length: 12 cm (approx. 4.72 inches)

Width: 12 cm (approx. 4.72 inches) See less