A SUPERB PAIR OF GILT-METAL AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL PEACOCK-FORM CENSERS AND COVERS
A SUPERB PAIR OF GILT-METAL AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL PEACOCK-FORM CENSERS AND COVERS QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) Each naturalistically modelled standing with its head turned sharply back and long tail trailing behind, the opening in the back fitted with a removable cover formed by the back and wings and with a small, raised tab for the release of incense vapour, the feathers on the breast, wings and tail finely detailed in shades of blue, turquoise, green and red, the clawed feet, curved crest and feathers overlapping the top of the tail highlighted in gilt-copper 18 in. (45.7 cm.) long (2)
A SUPERB PAIR OF GILT-METAL AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL PEACOCK-FORM CENSERS AND COVERS
A SUPERB PAIR OF GILT-METAL AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL PEACOCK-FORM CENSERS AND COVERS QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) Each naturalistically modelled standing with its head turned sharply back and long tail trailing behind, the opening in the back fitted with a removable cover formed by the back and wings and with a small, raised tab for the release of incense vapour, the feathers on the breast, wings and tail finely detailed in shades of blue, turquoise, green and red, the clawed feet, curved crest and feathers overlapping the top of the tail highlighted in gilt-copper 18 in. (45.7 cm.) long (2)
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