Chinese Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze forged cloisonne lidded tripod censer on stand, decorated in cloisonne with elaborately open carved hardwood jade fungus lid. Bulbous body with horse-shoe shaped handles, domed hardwood lid and massive tree-branch finial. Tripod footings protrude from the bottom of the censer mating to corresponding grooves located on the hardwood stand. Archaistic patterns ensconce the midsection of the surface. The legs are adorned with taotie mask ornamentations. Elegancy come with tall hardwood stand carved with scrolling ruyi and Auspicious motif. The Elaborately carved hardwood frame perfectly accentuates this work of art. 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. Beautiful Chinese censer that allures the eye, displaying an amazing level of craftsmanship. Marked on Base, incised four gilt seal script characters, enclosed within red rectangular border, Made in The Years of Qianlong Reign Period (1735-1796).