A contemporary Jingdezhen porcelain pair inspired by the layered ornament of Qing court furnishings. Openwork panels, hand-painted birds and blossoms, gilt details and tiered lotus bases reward a close look from every side.
Form and Handwork
Each covered incense burner is built in distinct sections, from the lotus-petal foot and openwork body to the tray, lid and finial. The pierced vermilion panels reveal painted floral and bird scenes within. Famille-rose enamels and gold accents continue across the lid and base. The openwork components require careful alignment and repeated firing.
Materials and Dimensions
- Material: fine porcelain body
- Decoration: famille-rose enamels, vermilion ground, turquoise accents and gilt detailing
- Height: 33 cm each
- Diameter: 17 cm
- Base diameter: 11 cm
- Presentation: a pair
Motifs and Meaning
Birds among flowering branches suggest renewal and joyful news. The layered lotus-petal base recalls the lotus seat in Buddhist art, while continuous floral scrolls express enduring abundance. The design brings together decorative symbolism and the quiet ritual of incense.
A Contemporary Jingdezhen Work
Hand-shaped, assembled, enamelled and fired in Jingdezhen, this pair is a contemporary work inspired by Qing dynasty imperial porcelain. The Qianlong reign mark is an imitation design mark, not evidence of an antique date or official imperial-kiln provenance. Please enquire about availability, use and shipping before ordering.