Description
A JADE-INSET CLOISONNE ENAMEL SQUARE INCENSE BURNER AND COVER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736–1795)
清乾隆 掐丝珐琅嵌玉饕餮纹四足方鼎式炉
ESTIMATE: $35.000– $55.000
Description
This exquisite incense burner is designed in the archaic fangding (square ding) form, reflecting the Qianlong Emperor’s profound interest in antiquity and the fusion of diverse materials. The rectangular vessel is constructed with a gilt-bronze frame inset with four nephrite jade plaques. Each plaque is masterfully carved in low relief with archaic taotie mask motifs, characteristic of the bronze-inspired aesthetics of the mid-Qing dynasty. The corners and the centers of each side are embellished with vertical gilt-bronze notched flanges.
The vessel is supported by four cylindrical legs decorated in vibrant cloisonné enamel with scrolling clouds and colorful motifs on a turquoise ground. The upper rim features two upright U-shaped handles, similarly decorated with cloisonné enamel and geometric patterns. The reticulated cover is an artistic triumph, featuring pierced cloisonné work depicting the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) amidst swirling auspicious clouds. It is crowned by a finely carved carnelian agate finial in the shape of a gnarled lingzhi mushroom, symbolizing longevity. The underside of the vessel is finished with a turquoise enamel base featuring scrolling floral vines and a central recessed gilt-bronze square incised with a six-character mark in regular script: Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi (Made in the Qianlong Reign of the Great Qing).
Dimensions
• Overall Size: 14.6 cm x 11.6 cm x 20.2 cm (5.7 in x 4.6 in x 8.0 in)
CONDITION REPORT
The incense burner is in overall excellent and stable condition. The jade plaques exhibit a consistent pale celadon tone with minor natural inclusions and no visible cracks or chips. The cloisonné enamel remains vibrant with only typical, minor pitting and surface wear consistent with age. The gilding on the bronze frame and handles shows slight thinning in areas due to handling but retains a brilliant luster. The carnelian finial is secure and intact.
Provenance
• From a Private Toronto Collection
清乾隆 掐丝珐琅嵌玉饕餮纹四足方鼎式炉
描述
此尊方鼎式炉造型端庄古雅，完美体现了乾隆时期“金、玉、珐琅”多种材质相结合的工艺特色。炉身呈长方形，由金累丝框架镶嵌四块和田青白玉板而成。玉板正面以浅浮雕技法琢刻仿古饕餮纹，线条婉转流畅，古意盎然。炉身四角及每面中心均饰有金饰扉棱，增添了器物的威严感。
方炉下承四个圆柱状足，足部采用掐丝珐琅工艺，在天蓝色底上饰以五彩云纹。炉口两侧设有一对冲天耳，其上同样点缀掐丝珐琅几何纹饰。炉盖设计精巧，采用镂空掐丝珐琅工艺绘就八卦纹及祥云纹。盖顶矗立一颗红玛瑙雕灵芝纹纽，色彩红润，寓意长寿吉祥。器底部施天蓝色地掐丝珐琅缠枝莲纹，中心开光内錾刻“大清乾隆年制”六字楷书款。
技术规格
• 尺寸： 14.6 厘米 x 11.6 厘米 x 20.2 厘米
品相报告
此炉整器品相极佳。所嵌玉板质地温润，见少量天然包裹体，无明显裂纹或伤损。掐丝珐琅釉面平整，发色鲜艳，见年代自然形成的极细微砂眼。金饰部分虽因年代久远见轻微磨损，但整体色泽依然璀璨。玛瑙纽稳固完好。
来源
• 来自多伦多私人珍藏
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