Hetian white jade, silver and enamel incense burner, Qing Dynasty

A carved white Hetian jade incense burner with a rectangular body resting on four tubular legs. It has a rectangular body that widens slightly towards the rim, adorned with delicate reliefs of archaic masks. It is notable for its lavish ornamentation, which combines gilded silver filigree with polychrome enamel details, forming scrollwork and floral motifs. The lid is topped by a knob, also in filigree. The base bears the incised mark of four characters: ‘乾隆年制’.   or later.   

Size: 17.3 x 8 x 12.3 cm

Weight: 1200 g