AN IMPRESSIVE BRONZE TRIPOD ‘ELEPHANT’ CENSER AND COVER QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795) The well-proportioned body is cast in the form of an inverted bell supported on three elephant-head feet, each with long tusks and bejewelled harnesses. The sides are flanked by a pair of handles formed as elephant heads with their trunks elegantly raised in an s-form. The trappings on the elephants are inlaid with turquoise, coloured glass, and hardstone inlays. The domed cover is decorated with finely and intricately cast openwork scrolling lotus, surmounted by a recumbent richly-decorated caparisoned elephant, the saddle supporting the finial cast as an offering bowl bearing precious objects. 20 1/2 in. (52 cm.) high overall, wood stand
AN IMPRESSIVE BRONZE TRIPOD ‘ELEPHANT’ CENSER AND COVER QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795) The well-proportioned body is cast in the form of an inverted bell supported on three elephant-head feet, each with long tusks and bejewelled harnesses. The sides are flanked by a pair of handles formed as elephant heads with their trunks elegantly raised in an s-form. The trappings on the elephants are inlaid with turquoise, coloured glass, and hardstone inlays. The domed cover is decorated with finely and intricately cast openwork scrolling lotus, surmounted by a recumbent richly-decorated caparisoned elephant, the saddle supporting the finial cast as an offering bowl bearing precious objects. 20 1/2 in. (52 cm.) high overall, wood stand
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