Cloisonné tripod censer, Qing dynasty (1644 - 1912).

The base has a four-character seal 乾隆年製 (Qianlong nian zhi).

A censer of cylindrical form supported on three feet, made of gilded bronze and decorated with cloisonné enamel. The decoration is divided into two bands, separated by triple rings, with scrolling flower designs on a blue or dark-blue background. The feet are sinuous in shape and have the same decoration as the body and base.

Height: 5.30 cm; Diameter: 25.30 cm; Weight: 483 g

Provenance: 

Private collection of a German diplomat, later inherited by the family. He worked as a diplomat in China and lived in Beijing between 1890 and 1900. The attached photographs were taken during his stay. Currently in a European collection.