Late 20th Century Yellow Famille Rose Porcelain Censer With Gilt Handles and Lion Finial

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This is a striking and ornately decorated porcelain censer (incense burner), featuring a vibrant yellow ground and intricate hand-painted details … Read more This is a striking and ornately decorated porcelain censer (incense burner), featuring a vibrant yellow ground and intricate hand-painted details in the Famille Rose style. The spherical body is heavily adorned with scrolling floral and foliate motifs in shades of pink, green, blue, and purple, along with a central painted panel depicting a basket filled with auspicious objects.

The vessel is supported by three thick, bright red glazed legs with stylized animal masks at the top. The sides feature prominent, gilded loop handles with sculpted animal-head terminals. The domed lid features pierced, openwork sections for smoke to escape and is topped with a bright red, seated guardian lion finial.

A recessed square seal containing four characters is visible on the flat underside of the base. This heavy, eye-catching piece serves as a stunning decorative accent for a mantel, shelf, or collector's display.

Dimensions:

Length: 17 cm (approx. 6.7 inches)

Width: 13 cm (approx. 5.1 inches)

Height: 24 cm (approx. 9.4 inches)

Weight: 1400 grams (approx. 3.1 lbs) See less