A pair of Jingdezhen porcelain incense burners inspired by the ornate aesthetics of the Qianlong period. Each lidded form combines famille-rose floral-and-bird panels, pierced openwork, gilt detailing and a layered lotus pedestal. This is a contemporary Qianlong-style work, not an authenticated Qing-dynasty antique.
Materials and Dimensions
- Materials: fine porcelain, famille-rose enamels, iron-red and turquoise details, and hand-applied gilding
- Dimensions: 33 cm high; 17 cm body diameter; 11 cm base diameter
- Pair: two matching lidded incense burners
- Mark: Qianlong-style reign mark (imitation)
Craft and Construction
The form is built in distinct sections: a double lotus-petal pedestal, pierced burner body, supporting tray, fitted lid and finial. The openwork windows reveal hand-painted floral and bird scenes, while gilded edges and scrolling flowers enrich the cover and base. Layered modelling, precise fitting and repeated kiln firings bring the elaborate silhouette together.
Motifs and Meaning
Birds among flowering branches suggest renewal and good fortune. The lotus-petal base evokes purity and auspiciousness, while continuous floral scrolls express abundance. Designed as a pair for a reception room, study or meditation space, these Jingdezhen porcelain incense burners combine decorative presence with the ritual atmosphere of incense.
