Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Tripod Censer with Archaistic Taotie Motifs

Updated August 9, 2026

A Chinese covered tripod censer modeled in the form of an archaic bronze ritual vessel. The deep red lacquered body is carved in relief with stylized taotie masks, cloud scrolls, leiwen, and

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