Late 19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censer With Foo Dog Finial, 790g

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This is a cast bronze cloisonné enamel incense burner (censer) featuring a vibrant purple ground decorated with scrolling floral and … Read more This is a cast bronze cloisonné enamel incense burner (censer) featuring a vibrant purple ground decorated with scrolling floral and cloud motifs in yellow, blue, red, and green. The domed lid is topped with a gilt finial in the form of a seated guardian lion (Foo Dog) playing with a ball, and features pierced openings for incense smoke. Two stylized gilt guardian lion figures serve as handles on the sides, and the vessel rests on three figural legs cast in the form of mythical beasts. The base bears a raised four-character seal mark reading "乾隆年製" (Qianlong Nianzhi). The enamel surface shows a glossy finish with some areas of wear, typical of aged cloisonné work. The piece is solid, weighing 790 grams.

Dimensions:

Height: 16 cm (approximately 6.3 inches)

Length: 16 cm (approximately 6.3 inches)

Width: 10 cm (approximately 3.9 inches)

Weight: 790 grams (approximately 1.74 lbs) See less