Object Description
The characterful and charming 18th-19th century cloisonné enamel censer, is modelled as a crane with straight gilt-metal legs, realistically detailed feet and claws, standing on a detailed gilt base. The neck gracefully curved above the plump hollow body brightly enamelled in turquoise, the removable wing forming a cover with colourfully designed tail feathers within gilt outline. The head is topped by red crests, the pointed beaks and tongues separately made in gilt metal.