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

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.