Description
CHINA, 18th century
Incense burner in bronze and cloisonné enamel
Mounted on three tall, straight, cylindrical legs, the circular body flanked by two gilded bronze handles in the shape of chimera heads with movable rings; the whole is decorated with polychrome enamels on a turquoise ground, featuring lotus scrolls and auspicious characters in medallions. The neck is flanked by two straight handles, and the vessel is fitted with a finely openwork lid featuring cloud motifs and a matching handle.
Height: 21 cm
Width: 15 cm
(Impacts; the feet are damaged)
See original version (French)
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