Vintage Cloisonne Enamel Incense Burner – 11.8" Gilt Lion Censer With Hexagonal Body

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This striking vintage cloisonne enamel incense burner, or censer, features a hexagonal body supported by three curved legs and flanked … Read more This striking vintage cloisonne enamel incense burner, or censer, features a hexagonal body supported by three curved legs and flanked by two tall, upturned handles decorated with a key-fret pattern. The domed, removable lid is topped with a gilt finial shaped like a guardian lion and features pierced openings for smoke to escape. The piece is richly decorated in the cloisonne technique with intricate wirework separating vibrant enamel cells on a turquoise ground, depicting scrolling floral motifs in shades of red, blue, green, yellow, and white. The legs are modeled as gilt animal masks. The underside bears a square seal mark containing the characters "乾隆年製" (Made in the Qianlong Period). This piece is a striking example of traditional enamel craftsmanship and makes a distinguished decorative accent.

Dimensions:

Height: 30 cm (approx. 11.8 inches)

Length: 24 cm (approx. 9.4 inches)

Width: 15 cm (approx. 5.9 inches)

Weight: 2220 g (approx. 4.9 lbs) See less