Tripod incense burner with lid early 15th century China Cloisonné enamel was introduced into China from the West during the fourteenth century. The technique was used in China to create designs on metal vessels, usually copper alloy, by placing colored-glass paste in enclosures formed by copper wire. Since the fifteenth century, cloisonné was greatly appreciated by the imperial Ming court for its vivid colors and intricate design. Chinese artists employed it for traditional forms and patterns, such as this incense burner in the shape of an ancient bronze tripod form decorated with lotus scrolls.. Tripod incense burner with lid. China. early 15th century. Cloisonné enamel. Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Cloisonné