Caption

Censer with cover, Qing 1644–1911, Chinese, censer with two handles in the shape of mascarons lion/fo iconography, ritual vessel, inlay with gold vein decoration, 19th century, China, height 12.5 cm, width 11.1 cm, A metallic container with a domed lid sits against a neutral gray background, the container showing a warm bronze color with darker bronze and muted gold detailing, and a small sculpted figure in a darker metallic hue perched on top of the lid; the lid has pierced decorative openings and etched patterns, the body of the container displays engraved motifs and a raised circular mask-like ornament in a darker metallic tone, and the piece stands on a few short ornate feet that cast a subtle reflection on the glossy surface beneath it.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A26_199

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Keywords

Censer cover Qing 1644–1911 Chinese censer two handles shape mascarons lion fo iconography ritual vessel inlay gold vein decoration 19th century China height 12.5 cm width 11.1 cm metallic container domed lid sits neutral gray background container showing warm bronze color darker bronze muted gold detailing small sculpted figure darker metallic hue perched top lid pierced decorative openings etched patterns body container displays engraved motifs raised circular mask- ornament darker metallic tone piece stands short ornate feet cast subtle reflection glossy surface beneath .