Chinese Art A silver tripod censer.
Chinese Art. A silver tripod censer. China, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. Embossed and chiseled silver censer with jade, turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli incrustations. The globular body, resting on three feet in the form of a Makala, is embellished with two large bas-relief white jade plaques carved with qilongs and two stylized dragon shaped handles, with white jade suspension loops. The short cylindrical neck surmounted by a lid with lapis lazuli handle. Cm 21,00 x 29,00.
