Gilt bronze China, by Qian Long's workshop (1736 - 1796) Dimensions: Height 12 cm Bore 8 cm Weight 900 grams Pompous tripod censer in gold and brown or black. The handles are two mystical lion faces with a ring dangling in their mouth. The body consists of panels, each showing relief decoration of flowers, birds and the like. The lid is formed by a golden band with endless knot decoration, open-work clouds where the smoke can escape through and the knob formed by a sitting shishi or foo dog.