Wanli style filigree enamel luduan

[Wanli type filigree enamel luduan]

Wanli type filigree enamel luduan, Ming Wanli, 36.5cm high. The old collection of the Qing Palace
Luduan has a single horn, head up, two eyes wide open, four legs upright, and steps on the snake. The whole body is made of bean-green enamel, and the body is decorated with circular patterns in red, yellow, blue and white. The head of Luduan can be opened upwards, so that the spices can be put into the hall, and the fragrance can be wafted out from the slightly opened mouth. The inner wall of the head is engraved with a double-line six-character model of “Ming Dynasty Wanli Year System”
At present, the manufacturing of wire cutting enamel Luduan began in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, which is one of the basis for dating. Luduan is a auspicious beast in ancient Chinese legend. It is a necessary display on both sides of the throne to show the presence of the Holy Lord. The Luduan integrates the classical furnishings and practical incense, and has a variety of functions