Description
Chinese imperial Qianlong cloisonne incense joss stick holder. Teal blue ground with an interlacing design of blooming pink lotus flowers amid profuse green, blue, and red scrollwork. With a central bronze container in the form of a fruit, possibly a pomegranate or a lotus. With an unusual scalloped gilt metal edge accentuating the central fruit-shaped container.
An extremely similar example can be found in the National Palace Museum (Gugong) collection (ref. no. Gu 118616).
Height: 1 1/2 in x diameter: 4 1/2 in.
An extremely similar example can be found in the National Palace Museum (Gugong) collection (ref. no. Gu 118616).
Height: 1 1/2 in x diameter: 4 1/2 in.
Condition
No major dents, losses, or repairs. Tarnishing to the metal components; a few areas of high polish. There is pitting to the enamel throughout.
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Chinese Imperial Qianlong Cloisonne Incense Holder
Estimate $3,000-$6,000
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This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Arts of Asia
Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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