each of archaic ding form, the rounded sides decorated in bright enamels with archaic geometric dragon motifs above leaf-shaped panels of scrollwork all on a pale blue ground, on cylindrical legs capped with gilt bronze taotie, the domed cover, with ruyi-shaped panels of stylised foliage on a pierced gilt bronze foliate ground, with a band of lappets below a lingzhi finial

倫敦蘇富比1982年10月29日，編號24

One censer is in overall good condition, the other with a re-attached leg below the gilt bronze taotie. Both covers are in general good condition, with very minor enamel flakes. There are light rubbing of enamels and gilding, minor scratches, and characteristic pitting, there are also minor enamel infill in some areas.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

本蓋爐精工鑄造，實乃乾隆掐絲琺瑯工藝成就超卓之佳例。為迎合清高宗獨特品位，藝匠銳意復興掐絲琺瑯技術與紋飾設計，本品華麗奪目，或製於宮廷造辦處，或為上貢自廣州之御品。 乾隆帝慕古好雅，收藏各式仿古珍品，本三足蓋爐取器形自商周青銅鼎。清代藝匠取高古珍器之形，以巧思創新，紋飾發揮更見自如，如爐身幾何紋飾，取自仿古獸面紋及龍紋，而蓋鈕呈靈芝狀，更添吉祥生意，所成佳品，既慕古、亦創新。

北京故宮博物院收藏數例，其一飾掐絲琺瑯蟬紋，載於《故宮博物院藏品大系·琺瑯器》，卷2，清掐絲琺瑯，北京，2011年，圖版176，其二飾幾何紋飾，乾隆年器並款，售於香港蘇富比2006年10月8日，編號1077。再比一掐絲琺瑯爐例，亦帶靈芝狀蓋鈕，載於《故宮博物院藏品大系·琺瑯器》，卷3，清掐絲琺瑯，北京，2011年，圖版212。