Chinese Qing Dynasty gilt bronze cloisonne covered censer, of globular body, waisted to widely opening, raised on splayed gilt bronze foot base. Two leaping carps shaped handles flanked from body everted outward, give wider appearance. The domed lids surmounted with simple ovoid bud finial. The main body decorated with lotus blooms surrounded by dense of colorful floral foliate. All reserve against deep turquoise blue ground. Cloisonne is enameled metal on which the colors of the design are separated by thin metallic strings. The cells are filled with crushed enamel after which the object is heated until the enamels liquify into the cells. The whole piece is then sanded and polished into a uniform surface.The composition is sophisticated and the colors are a feast for the eye. Mark on base, Qianlong four characters seal reign mark and double square borders, Qing Dynasty.Measurements: Height: 10 1/2" Width: 12 1/8"