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Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Tripod Censor. Circa 1850.
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Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Tripod Censor. Circa 1850.

19th century
Description

Chinese cloisonné tripod censor. Circa 1850 (possibly earlier).

Superbly decorated in beautiful colors with motifs of lotus, scrolling vines, and chrysanthemums. Diaper border on the rim edge enamelled in dark blue forming a decorative repeating geometric pattern derived from traditional Chinese design. The three gilt bronze tripod legs are decorated with face of a mythical creature (most likely a dragon). The censor lid (see condition) in bronze with scrolling vines and tulips symbolising elegance, beauty, prosperity and good fortune. Quality and heavy piece at 365g. [Stand not included].

Condition: The censor would have been adourned by a Foo Dog. This has been clipped off leaving the aperture in the lid. One leg is very slightly loose. The cloisonne enamel work is superb and in original condition. No restoration.

Dimensions(approx):

Height = 12 cm (highest point)

Diameter = 9 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Antique Cloisonne Incense Burner to the 1850s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238290
Dealers Internal Reference
D:09090
Description
Chinese cloisonné tripod censor. Circa 1850 (possibly earlier).

Superbly decorated in beautiful colors with motifs of lotus, scrolling vines, and chrysanthemums.

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Diaper border on the rim edge enamelled in dark blue forming a decorative repeating geometric pattern derived from traditional Chinese design.
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The three gilt bronze tripod legs are decorated with face of a mythical creature (most likely a dragon). The censor lid (see condition) in bronze with scrolling vines and tulips symbolising elegance, beauty, prosperity and good fortune. Quality and heavy piece at 365g. [Stand not included].

fig 1. A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover.
fig 1. Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Tripod Censor. Circa 1850.

Condition: The censor would have been adourned by a Foo Dog. This has been clipped off leaving the aperture in the lid. One leg is very slightly loose. The cloisonne enamel work is superb and in original condition. No restoration.

Dimensions(approx):

Height = 12 cm (highest point)

Diameter = 9 cm

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Antique Cloisonne Incense Burner to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238290
Dealers Internal Ref
D:09090
Dragoncharger Antiques
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Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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Archive I A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover.

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Tripod Censor. Circa 1850.

Archive II A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover. View XV
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A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover.
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Tripod Censor. Circa 1850.
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A 19th-century Chinese tripod cloisonne enamel censer featuring intricate floral scrollwork, upright loop handles, three gilded cabriole feet, and a pierced brass cover.
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  • ObjectIncense Burners
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialGilded Brass, Cloisonne Enamel, Bronze
  • ColourMulticolour, Gilded Gold, Turquoise
  • MotifsLotus scrollwork, Pierced lid, Upright loop handles, Cabriole tripod legs
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century Qing Dynasty Chinese cloisonne enamel tripod censer incorporates gilded brass, cloisonne enamel, and bronze. The vessel displays a multicolour palette of gilded gold, turquoise, red, green, and dark blue, showcasing lotus scrollwork, scrolling vines, chrysanthemums, and a dark blue diaper border on the rim edge. It has an openwork pierced bronze cover with scrolling vines and upright loop handles, and stands on three gilded cabriole tripod legs shaped with mythical creature faces. The piece measures 12 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 9 cm deep, weighing 365g. It sits safely on a mantelpiece in a gentleman's library setting.

FAQs

Cloisonne enamel production in China flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties, adapting techniques originally imported from Western Asia. Craftspeople created decorative and ritual vessels, including censers, primarily for temples, imperial courts, and scholar studies.

Craftspeople soldered thin copper or brass wires onto a cast metal body to form decorative compartments called cloisons. These compartments were filled with coloured glass enamel pastes, fired in a kiln, ground flat, polished, and finished with gilding on exposed metal surfaces.

Mid-19th century pieces typically feature heavy cast copper or bronze bodies, minor surface pitting or air bubbles within the fired enamel, and hand-chased metal details. Wear on the gilding and natural oxidation on unpolished bases further indicate age.

An antique cloisonne censer functions as a focal accent on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf. The multicoloured surface pattern pairs well with minimalist backdrops or rich wood furniture.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. Avoid using liquid chemical cleaners, water immersion, or abrasive polishes, as moisture and chemicals can degrade original gilding and pit the vitreous enamel.
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