Very Rare, Superb, Chinese 18th Century Qing Dynasty Period, EXTRAORDINARY Qianlong gilt over blue monochrome porcelain censer on hardwood stand. The Finest porcelain potted in censer shape, thick and sturdy, compressed globular body, slight banded to neck upward flaring opening mouth rim, raised on slight short round concave foot base, emerging two archaic dragon looped handles flanked on the collar to the rim with detail of dragon scale and fin. All reserved hand painted ornamentations are rendered in blue monochrome underglaze base color which contrast against the gilt color. The exterior adorned with numerous big point in gilt color surround the surface. Elegancy come with tall hardwood stand carved with scrolling ruyi and auspicious motif. The Elaborately carved hardwood frame perfectly accentuates this work of art. The gilt bronze conformed all required specimen to be high valued Chinese bronze wares, with finest material, the gilt, the glaze, the carving, and the shape. Without overlap the outlines of the design, well carved, clear, subtle, and distinct. The bronze is bright and lustrous as the light is easily reflected from the well-polished surfaces. Excellent craftsmanship is evident in the fine detail giving this piece an unforgettable appearance. The Under-base bears a reign mark, a six underglaze blue script characters reign mark, Made In The Years of Qianlong Reign Period of The Great Qing DynastyPROVENANCE: From private collector of The Rimig, by inheritance, private collectors, business entrepreneurs & philanthropies, most items believed to be acquired from BOOKER & LOOMIS Auctions, during late 19th C.Height:2.75 inWidth: 3.5 inDepth: 2.5 in