Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Qing dynasty, probably Qianlong period (1736-1795), a globular form censer raised on three thick tapering cylindrical legs each with a stylized
taotie mask, the exterior of the body cast in high relief with a continuous frieze of five clawed dragons striding amid dense cloud scrolls in pursuit of flaming pearls, the wide rim cast in low relief with a band of confronted dragons and a rectangular cartouche incised with a six character Qianlong mark, flanked by a pair of stiff, flame shaped loop handles rising in a dramatic upward sweep and further chased with dragons amid clouds, presented atop a later circular marble stand carved with a stylized
ruyi cloud collar and pierced foliate apertures to the sides.
DOA 22 1/4 x 19 1/2 x 15 in., Censer only 17 3/4 in.
The mate of this censer sold at Leonard Auction, May 19, 2024, Lot 65 for $20,000.
Overall good estate condition; a small push to the rim right above reign mark; an area of loss to edge of marble stand.
