Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Enamel Tripod Censer and Cover

A cloisonne enamel tripod censer and cover Qing dynasty, 18th…
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A cloisonne enamel tripod censer and cover Qing Dynasty, 18th century of segmented squat globular form tapering to the short conical feet, decorated with continuous lotus scrolls of different coloured blooms among green foliage below a band of lotus and floretts around the short mouth, all reserved on a turquoise ground, the broad everted gilt rim with a key-fret border and set with double rope twist loop handles, the gilt domed cover pierced with two dragons pursuing a flaMing pearl amongst clouds encircling the pierced conical knop (2) 14.3 cm diameter

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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