清十八 / 十九世紀 涅白地套藍料花卉紋鋪首耳爐

of globular form supported on three short baluster feet, set with two rounded square handles, the opaque white glass body overlaid with a layer of bright translucent blue glass, carved through the ground with branches of camellia, hibiscus, lotus and prunus issuing from rocky shores and a wavy sea, below a scroll band of six bats fluttering among clouds, the sides set with two animal-mask handles suspending mock rings

The censer is overall in good condition. There is an original flaw in the white glass body to the rim on one side, with associated black specks and a gap in the blue overlay band. There is a small nick to the rim next to the arched handle on the opposite side of the rim. There is expected occasional original nibbling to the edge of the carved overlay.
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