Censer, Vase and Box with
"Three Abundances" Decor 
in Painted Enamels
Ch'ien-lung period (A.D. 
1736-1795)
Ch'ing Dynasty
     The censer, vase and 
box  were  used  as  a  set 
when burning incense.  This 
set of incense paraphernalia
is made of painted enamels
on a bronze body. The "three
abundances" decor features 
"Buddha's  hand"   citron, 
peach   and   pomegranate 
motifs     on    a    floral 
background,   symbolizing
the     propitious     theme 
of   abundant   blessings, 
abundant   longevity,  and 
abundant male progeny.