A CHINESE HETIAN JADE GILT FILIGREE CENSER

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Measuring 18 cm tall and 16 cm wide, this luxurious incense burner has a smooth creamy Hetian jade main body carved with paired elephant-head lateral handles. Vibrant cloisonn? floral motifs embellish the lobed jade belly. Both the domed lid and sculpted foot stand are crafted from intricate silver-gilt filigree work, inlaid with vivid enamel florals and scattered red, blue gemstones. A colourful enamel lotus knop crowns the lid, while elaborate openwork patterns enrich the ornate base. Harmoniously blending refined jade carving, meticulous metal filigree, polychrome enamel and gem-set detailing, this opulent ceremonial censer represents superb traditional craftsmanship, making it a remarkable centrepiece for high-end collections of Chinese imperial-style decorative artefacts.

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