A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CENSER
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CENSER

INCISED QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-95)

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A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CENSER
INCISED QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-95)
Decorated with two stylised archaistic taotie masks, the waisted neck with a band of florets below key-fret to the mouth rim, the sides with lion-mask handles, all reserved on turquoise grounds
3½ in. (8.8 cm.) high

Lot Essay

A similar censer with a cover and stand is illustrated by M&C Gallery in, Seeking Antiques - Studying Treasures exhibition catalogue, p. 26

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