A LARGE PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL CENSERS AND COVERS
A LARGE PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL CENSERS AND COVERS

LATE QING DYNASTY

Details
A LARGE PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL CENSERS AND COVERS
LATE QING DYNASTY
Modeled as three interlinking cranes decorated with archaistic bird and beast designs and long tail feathers, each with one leg tucked under and one extended forming the tripod base, the elegantly curved necks of two as the handles to the sides, a large seated scholar wearing an elaborate floral robe as the cover
28in. (71.1cm.) high (2)