A Chinese cloisonne 'quail' censer and cover
Late Qing Dynasty
The bird modelled standing and facing to the right, the body in pale blue, the multi-coloured wing feathers forming the cover.
14.5cm high
Footnote:PROVENANCE:
A private Cheshire collection, the property of a gentleman.
FOOTNOTE:
For a pair of very similar quail censers see Bonhams Knightsbridge Asian Art, 9 May 2016, lot 544.
Sold for £210