Qianlong Period Dou‑Qing Glazed Gilt‑Decorated Tripod Censer with Two Upright Ears

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Dimensions：H.8 cm, W.7 cm Condition & Provenance：Fully intact, no cracks or chips. Smooth glaze surface, gilt decoration with minor age‑related wear. Underglaze‑blue seal mark crisp, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Richard Hopkins, New York City, New York State, U.S.A. Acquired in 1980s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A fine Qianlong‑period porcelain censer for incense burning and court display. Modelled after ancient bronze ding vessel, equipped with a pair of upright flanges on rim, rounded body supported by three column‑shaped feet with small vent holes. The whole body is covered with soft and even dou‑qing (pale celadon) glaze with lustrous finish. A broad gilt band encircles the belly, finely decorated with scrolling precious floral pattern, intertwined blossoms and leaves rendered in meticulous gilding, creating striking visual contrast against soft celadon ground. Interior is plain glazed in dou‑qing tone. Underside bears neat under‑glaze blue four‑character seal mark “Qian Long Nian Zhi”. Combining archaic bronze vessel aesthetic with exquisite Qing gilded porcelain craftsmanship, this small‑size censer presents dignified shape and sophisticated workmanship, representing high‑quality imperial porcelain for scholar’s studio and Buddhist worship in Qianlong reign.

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