Forged Tripod with elaborately carved Zitan lid. Large bulbous body with horse-shoe shaped handles, domed hardwood lid and massive tree-branch finial. Tripod footings protrude from the bottom of the censer mating to corresponding grooves located on the hardwood stand. Archaistic patterns ensconce the midsection of the surface. The legs are adorned with taotie mask ornamentations. Cloisonne is enameled metal on which the colors of the design are separated by thin metallic strings. The cells are filled with crushed enamel after which the object is heated until the enamels liquify into the cells. The whole piece is then sanded and polished into a uniform surface. Beautiful Chinese censer that allures the eye, displaying an amazing level of craftsmanship. Crusted gold-brown-grey patina covers the vessels body.

Dimensions: 10"H x 6-1/2" Dia.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition. Traced numerous tiny-holes of corrosions on enamel filling, No missing wires found on cloisonne works. With normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dents, and trace of declined on gilt; Normal, consider ages and wear.

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