Caption

Censer with a cover on a base;, Qing dynasty 18th century, China. Bronze vessel censer with a high foot, openwork cover and handles; cover has removable knob. Decoration: dragons and hôô phoenix birds on the cover; various animals tigers, birds, fish, phoenixes, dragon with a pearl, clouds, sea waves, geometric patterns and meander ornament on the body and handles. Ritual/ceremonial vessel. Height 22.0 cm; width 21.0 cm; depth 17.7 cm., A decorative metal vessel with a rounded body and a domed, openwork lid sits on a carved round base; the object shows a combination of dark bronze and bright gold tones, with gilded ornamental figures and motifs attached to the lid and body, including small animal-like forms and cloud-shaped cutouts, and a finial topped by a sculpted figure; the base has fluted and banded detailing and echoes the dark bronze and gold coloration, and the whole piece casts a faint reflection on a smooth, neutral gray surface against a plain pale gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A26_220

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Censer cover base Qing dynasty 18th century China Bronze vessel censer high foot openwork cover handles removable knob Decoration dragons hôô phoenix birds various animals tigers birds fish phoenixes dragon pearl clouds sea waves geometric patterns meander ornament body Ritual ceremonial vessel Height 22.0 cm width 21.0 cm depth 17.7 cm decorative metal vessel rounded body domed openwork lid sits carved round base object combination dark bronze bright gold tones gilded ornamental figures motifs attached lid small animal- forms cloud-shaped cutouts finial topped sculpted figure fluted banded detailing echoes gold coloration whole piece casts faint reflection smooth neutral gray surface plain pale gray background.