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QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE IN A LINE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
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A BLUE AND WHITE TRIPOD CENSER
QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE IN A LINE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The censer is well potted with a compressed globular body decorated with the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, amongst large lotus blossoms on leafy tendrils, all below a band of ruyi-heads. The two upright, pierced handles, the recessed neck and cabriole legs are similarly decorated with lotus heads on scrolling foliage. The rim and sides of the handles are embellished with classic S-scrolls.
10 in. (25.4 cm.) high
QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE IN A LINE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The censer is well potted with a compressed globular body decorated with the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, amongst large lotus blossoms on leafy tendrils, all below a band of ruyi-heads. The two upright, pierced handles, the recessed neck and cabriole legs are similarly decorated with lotus heads on scrolling foliage. The rim and sides of the handles are embellished with classic S-scrolls.
10 in. (25.4 cm.) high
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