A Chinese Archaistic Carved Green Jade Covered Censer with Dragon Handles
A finely carved archaistic jade censer, the compressed ovoid body supported on a short circular foot, the sides decorated in shallow relief with stylized taotie mask and scroll motifs, flanked by a pair of dragon-head handles suspending loose rings. The domed cover is surmounted by a finely modeled Buddhist lion (foo dog) with a brocade ball. The stone of deep spinach-green tone with natural inclusions and mottling.Dimensions? Height: 11 inches . Width: 6.5 inches. Thickness: 3 inches.
Condition
Overall very good condition as picture shows.
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A finely carved archaistic jade censer, the compressed ovoid body supported on a short circular foot, the sides decorated in shallow relief with stylized taotie mask and scroll motifs, flanked by a pair of dragon-head handles suspending loose rings. The domed cover is surmounted by a finely modeled Buddhist lion (foo dog) with a brocade ball. The stone of deep spinach-green tone with natural inclusions and mottling.Dimensions? Height: 11 inches . Width: 6.5 inches. Thickness: 3 inches.
Condition
Overall very good condition as picture shows.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
