This striking Chinese cloisonné enamel censer, features an ornate, tripod-based silhouette crowned by a meticulously pierced lid. The central body showcases a vibrant yellow ground decorated with a graceful crane amidst swirling clouds and lotus blossoms, a detail highlighted in the close-up. Flanking the vessel are two elaborate dragon-form handles, while the flared pedestal base and upper neck are finished in deep purple and royal blue enamels with colorful floral motifs. The vessel maintains its intricate patterning across its entire circumference, balanced by dark, patinated bronze accents. The functional nature of the piece is showing the removable openwork lid designed to allow incense smoke to drift through its floral carvings, alongside a decorative finial adorned with auspicious double-gourd charms.

Dimensions:   9" x 6"x  h11.5"approximate
Origin:      China
Material:   Metal
Condition: Handmade, Vintage style finish, wear out marks, minor color off, rust

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