Description
A MASSIVE CHINESE 'FU LU SHOU' CLOISONNE INCENSE BURNER
QIANLONG OR LATER
The rectangular-section body decorated with large dark blue characters which read fu lu to each side against a turquoise ground with gold shou characters, the rim with a red and green chevron band, the domed lid mirroring the design, surmounted with a large lion dog, all supported on four tall mask-shaped legs, a six character Xuande mark to the underside, 67cm, 18kg. (2)
Cf. Christie's New York, 20th October 2004, lot 598 for a related incense burner from the C Ruxton and Audrey B Love Collection.
