Caption

Censer with cover, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century. Ceramic or metal vessel used as a censer/ceremonial ritual vessel; height 18.5 cm, width 11.2 cm. Decoration: lions, Immortals, fo, Taoist imagery, lingzhi., A reflective surface holds a group of two dark metal objects with an aged patina; one object lies on its side showing a round bottom with small rounded feet and irregular surface discoloration in brown and dark tones, while the other stands upright displaying an openwork domed top with flowing cutout patterns and a sculpted animal-like figure rising from the center with a textured body and raised head; the colors visible include dark gray, brown, muted gold highlights on small feet, and subtle greenish oxidation, all set against a pale gray background with faint reflections beneath the objects.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A26_186

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1.1Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Censer cover Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th century Ceramic metal vessel censer ceremonial ritual vessel height 18.5 cm width 11.2 cm Decoration lions Immortals fo Taoist imagery lingzhi reflective surface holds group two dark metal objects aged patina object lies side showing round bottom small rounded feet irregular surface discoloration brown dark tones stands upright displaying openwork domed top flowing cutout patterns sculpted animal- figure rising center textured body raised head colors visible include dark gray muted gold highlights small feet subtle greenish oxidation set pale gray background faint reflections beneath objects.