A RARE GILT-BRONZE AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL PAGODA-FORM TRIPOD CENSER AND COVERQIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)The globular body is raised on three cabriole legs issuing from gilded lion masks, decorated on the exterior with taotie masks holding bi discs interspersed with archaistic kui dragons, and further flanked by two S-form handles. The cover is of pagoda-form and further surmounted by a large finial decorated with a shou character atop and lotus sprays on the sides.28 3/8 in. (72 cm.) high