A Chinese parcel gilt twin 'qilin' handled rectangular censer and cover

Reference: ART1004494

The rectangular censer stands on four feet surmounted by beast heads, the sides decorated with two qilin handles. The sides are decorated in relief with two boys flanking a stylised ‘shou’ (longevity) character amongst flower scrolls. The base with an apocryphal Xuande mark. The openwork cover is decorated with flowers and is surmounted by a qilin and cub finial.