Republic Period Chinese Cloisonne Gilt Tripod Lidded Censer

Description

An early 20th century Chinese Republic bronze gilt cloisonne tripod censer on three cabriolet legs emerging from gilt lion masks, … more An early 20th century Chinese Republic bronze gilt cloisonne tripod censer on three cabriolet legs emerging from gilt lion masks, rising to a prominent waisted neck further to a banded rim. Flanked by a pair of distinctive curvilinear handles on the sides. The domed cover is cloisonne decorated and surmounted with a pierced gilt finial. Lion and dragon cloisonne figures surround the body. less