A SMALL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RECTANGULAR CENSER AND COVER QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) The censer is decorated to each side with a rectangular cartouche depicting two confronting kui -dragons flanking a shou -roundel, in reserve on a ground of densely arranged lotus flower tendrils. The body is supported on four similarly-decorated cylindrical legs with meandering flower tendrils and is applied to the shoulder with two upright S-shaped loop-handles. The cover is pierced with a gilt-bronze band of confronting dragons flanking a shou -roundel beneath scrolling foliage, the cloisonnè cover further embellished by blue hardstone cabouchons and surmounted by a circular finial. There is an effaced mark within a gilt rectangular panel to the underside of the base. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) high
A SMALL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RECTANGULAR CENSER AND COVER QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) The censer is decorated to each side with a rectangular cartouche depicting two confronting kui -dragons flanking a shou -roundel, in reserve on a ground of densely arranged lotus flower tendrils. The body is supported on four similarly-decorated cylindrical legs with meandering flower tendrils and is applied to the shoulder with two upright S-shaped loop-handles. The cover is pierced with a gilt-bronze band of confronting dragons flanking a shou -roundel beneath scrolling foliage, the cloisonnè cover further embellished by blue hardstone cabouchons and surmounted by a circular finial. There is an effaced mark within a gilt rectangular panel to the underside of the base. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) high
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