CHINA - QIANLONG period (1736-1795) Gilt bronze and cloisonné enamel tripod incense burner, the body decorated with lotus flowers in foliage and foliage on a turquoise-blue background. The handles and three feet in the shape of harnessed elephant heads, inlaid with stone and coral cabochons. The lid is decorated with three ruyi-shaped medallions featuring lotuses in foliage and openwork lotus flowers in foliage. The lid is in the shape of a reclining elephant in harness, its head resting on the ground and facing backwards. Carrying on its back a perfume burner with openwork decoration of dragons in clouds. Height: 57 cm. - Diameter: 44 cm. Minor chips and dents.