A Chinese white metal and cloisonne tripod censer with mythical animal head feet and Buddhistic lion mask handles holding jade rings, the circular body decorated with lotus flowers and scrolling foliage interspersed with Buddhist emblems between ruyi and lappet borders, the pierced, chased and stepped cover with lotus flower moulded section, turquoise finial and flattened rim, inset with coral roundels and decorated with flowers, scrolling foliage and further Buddhistic lion masks holding jade rings -- 16¾in. (42.6cm) high, (minor pitting and hairline cracks).See Illustration