Cloisonné & Bronze Elephant Tripod Censer - Enamel Incense Burner

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Description

This impressive vessel is masterfully crafted from heavy solid copper/bronze and adorned with vibrant cloisonné enamel work. It features a … Read more This impressive vessel is masterfully crafted from heavy solid copper/bronze and adorned with vibrant cloisonné enamel work. It features a striking design supported by three elephant-head legs, a symbol of strength and wisdom in Asian culture, making it both a functional incense burner and a stunning decorative object.

Key Features:

Design: The body is supported by three gilded elephant-head legs, which rest on an integrated, ornate cloisonné stand. It is flanked by two elegant, upturned handles.

Lid: The domed lid is heavily decorated with enamel and pierced with intricate scrollwork, allowing incense smoke to escape gracefully. It is topped with a detailed, multi-colored finial, possibly depicting a mythical beast or guardian lion.

Decoration: The vessel is profusely decorated with vibrant cloisonné enamel in shades of blue, green, yellow, and red, featuring floral and geometric motifs. Wide gilded bands with key-fret patterns separate the sections. See less