Bidspirit auction | Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Tripod Lotus
Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Tripod Lotus Censer - Chinese Qing dynasty cloisonne enameled tripod censer, late 18th century. Depicting profuse scrolling foliate motifs issuing from lotus medallions along the shoulder. Executed in vibrant blue, red, and yellow enamels on turquoise ground. Resting on three rounded tripod feet, rising to two attached loop handles. With incised five-character mark and of the period of Qianlong. Height: 3 1/2 in x diameter: 4 1/4 in. Condition: Some light oxidization to the interior of the censer. Losses to the gilt decoration along high points such as the top of the handles, the band around the outermost section of the censer, and the undersides of the feet. Pitting to the cloisonne throughout. No evidence of restorations, dents, or losses.