A Chinese cloisonne enamel censer, Qing, 19th century, of cylindrical form, with two bands decorated with the eight auspicious Buddhist emblems with lotus scrolls on a pale blue ground, between a parcel gilt band of archaic dragons, with pierced archaic cloisonne decorated handles, supported upon three gilt metal relief cast legs, with turned wood cover, 12cm high (inc handles), 11cm diameter.
Sold for £4,000
Condition Report
Some enamel loss, with pin holes evident throughout. Rubbing and general wear to surface, commensurate with age. Replacement screws to interior. Legs a little loose.
A Chinese cloisonne enamel censer, Qing, 19th century, of cylindrical form, with two bands decorated with the eight auspicious Buddhist emblems with lotus scrolls on a pale blue ground, between a parcel gilt band of archaic dragons, with pierced archaic cloisonne decorated handles, supported upon three gilt metal relief cast legs, with turned wood cover, 12cm high (inc handles), 11cm diameter.