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Censer with cover, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century, China. Censer with two handles in the shape of mascarons; lion fo iconography. Ritual vessel, inlaid decoration with gold veins. Height 12.5 cm, width 11.1 cm., An ornate lidded metal vessel with a warm bronze and darker brown patina sits centered on a reflective surface, featuring a domed lid topped by a small sculpted animal figure in a darker metallic tone, pierced decorative openings around the lid beneath the figure, a rounded body with subtle engraved patterns and horizontal banding, sculpted animal-head handles on the sides, three short ornate feet with cloud-like motifs, and a muted gray background; visible colors include bronze, brown, darker metallic gray, and pale gray in the reflection.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A26_196

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77.2Mb (1.0Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Censer cover Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century China two handles shape mascarons lion fo iconography Ritual vessel inlaid decoration gold veins Height 12.5 cm width 11.1 cm ornate lidded metal vessel warm bronze darker brown patina sits centered reflective surface featuring domed lid topped small sculpted animal figure darker metallic tone pierced decorative openings lid beneath figure rounded body subtle engraved patterns horizontal banding sculpted animal-head handles sides three short ornate feet cloud- motifs muted gray background visible colors include bronze brown darker metallic gray pale gray reflection.