Chinese cloisonne incense burner - Ming Dynasty

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What you are bidding on is a Chinese cloisonne incense burner from the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). The incense burner is done in bronze in the Chou Kingdom style. Cloisonne is an elegant and exquisite art form that exhibits wonderful style, rich patterns and vivid color. The manufacturing process is sophisticated and extensive. Cloisonne is a unique art form that originated in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368). In the period titled 'Jingtai' during the Ming Dynasty, the emperor who was very much interested in bronze-casting techniques, improved the color process, and created the bright blue that appealed to the oriental aesthetic sense. The incense burner is in excellent condition except two tips (see photo) are missing from the cover. We only have one of the tips. The tip is inside the incense burner. The stand is carved from rosewood. The stand has a small crack. Certificate of authenticity is included. (see photo).We accept PayPal (immediate shipping). We also accept money orders and cashier checks (immediate shipment upon receipt of payment). Personal checks must clear the bank first before we will ship the item. Please e-mail us with any questions. Don't forget to e-mail as soon as the auction is over with your zip code so we can get you your S&H cost. All buyers outside of the U.S. must send their mailing address for actual quote on shipping. Good luck and happy bidding!What you are bidding on is a Chinese cloisonne incense burner from the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). The incense burner is done in bronze in the Chou Kingdom style. Cloisonne is an elegant and exquisite art form that exhibits wonderful style, rich patterns and vivid color. The manufacturing process is sophisticated and extensive. Cloisonne is a unique art form that originated in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368). In the period titled 'Jingtai' during the Ming Dynasty, the emperor who was very much interested in bronze-casting techniques, improved the color process, and created the bright blue that appealed to the oriental aesthetic sense. The incense burner is in excellent condition except two tips (see photo) are missing from the cover. We only have one of the tips. The tip is inside the incense burner. The stand is carved from rosewood. The stand has a small crack (see photo). Certificate of authenticity is included. (see photo).Dimensions: 12.5 inches high, 9 inches diameterWe accept PayPal (immediate shipping). We also accept money orders and cashier checks (immediate shipment upon receipt of payment). Personal checks must clear the bank first before we will ship the item. Please e-mail us with any questions. Don't forget to e-mail as soon as the auction is over with your zip code so we can get you your S&H cost. All buyers outside of the U.S. must send their mailing address for actual quote on shipping. Good luck and happy bidding!What you are bidding on is a Chinese cloisonne incense burner from the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). The incense burner is done in bronze in the Chou Kingdom style. Cloisonne is an elegant and exquisite art form that exhibits wonderful style, rich patterns and vivid color. The manufacturing process is sophisticated and extensive. Cloisonne is a unique art form that originated in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368). In the period titled 'Jingtai' during the Ming Dynasty, the emperor who was very much interested in bronze-casting techniques, improved the color process, and created the bright blue that appealed to the oriental aesthetic sense. The incense burner is in excellent condition except two tips (see photo) are missing from the cover. We only have one of the tips. The tip is inside the incense burner. The stand is carved from rosewood. The stand has a small crack (see photo). Certificate of authenticity is included. (see photo).Dimensions: 12.5 inches high, 9 inches diameterWe accept PayPal (immed... read more

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