A stunning bronze incense burner adorned with elaborate plaited patterns interwoven over a bulbous body with a flaring flat rim flanked by two gorgeous guardian lion mask handles. The bronze displays a lustrous, deep copper-brown natural patina with a layer of green malachite oxidation on the inside. Marked on the bottom is the relief of a crisp Qianlong Year Made 乾隆年製 seal in a rectangular reserve. This exquisite and highly sought-after 18th-century Qing bronze censer is a rare find for discerning collectors.