Perfume burner - Bronze - Cloisonné enamels

Bronze tripod incense burner with cloisonné enamels – China, Ming/Qing Style – 19th/early 20th century

Description:
Superb bronze patinated tripod incense burner (cassolette) with cloisonné enamel, topped by an imposing Foo dog (guardian lion) in relief on the lid.
Object features:
• Origin: China.
• Era: Late Qing Dynasty (19th century) or early 20th century (Republican period).
• Materials: Bronze with brown patina and polychrome cloisonné enamels.
• Decoration: The central body presents a rich frieze of scrolling floral motifs and stylized lotus flowers. The enamels, in vivid colors (turquoise blue, lapis blue, blood-red, green and white), are separated by fine brass borders (cloisons).
• Ornamental details:
• Handles: Two side handles in bronze depicting stylized dragon heads.
• Lid: Openwork to allow incense smoke to escape, crowned by a protective Foo dog, its paw symbolically resting on a sphere.
• Feet: Stands on three S-shaped feet, with mounts adorned with Taotie masks (mythological creature) linked by a raised bronze twisted band.
• Condition: Very good overall. Beautiful bronze patina, no cracks or major enamel losses to report. (See photos for details).
• Signature: No mark or signature under the base (typical of many artisanal productions from this period).

Dimensions & Weight:
• Height: 28.5 cm
• Width (including handles): 24 cm
• Depth: 24 cm
• Weight: 1.84 kg

Packaging and Delivery:
Each piece is carefully and securely packed to ensure optimal protection during transport.

Collecting note:
A collector of Asian incense burners for over two decades, in bronze, cloisonné, champlevé and jade, I will be putting other quality pieces up for sale in the coming weeks. See you soon!