Petit brûle-parfum tripode en bronze doré et émaux cloisonnés Chine, Dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

de forme archaïsante ding, reposant sur trois hauts pieds découpés en forme d'animaux fabuleux, les bords agrémentés d'anses rectangulaires, à décor archaïsant de masques de taotie, animaux fabuleux et lotus dans des rinceaux fleuris, le couvercle ajouré surmonté d'un qilin, bordé d'une frise de grecques probablement rapporté

Good overall condition with the exception of expected wear and small firing bubbles in the enamels. There is a small loss (1,5 x 1cm) of enamels around one foot. This foot may possibly have come off and been re affixed. The handles are wobbly ; the cover is old but possibly later added.
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