A JADEITE 'BUDDHIST LION' TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER, 19TH-20TH CENTURY
The globular censer is decorated with two loose-ring mask handles to the shoulder and is supported on three cabriole feet extending from lion masks. The exterior is carved in relief with Buddhist lions playing with a brocade ball. The cover is carved with a dragon chasing the flaming pearl. The stone is of an emerald-green tone with white, russet, and speckled inclusions.
4.3/4 in. (12 cm.) high
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The globular censer is decorated with two loose-ring mask handles to the shoulder and is supported on three cabriole feet extending from lion masks. The exterior is carved in relief with Buddhist lions playing with a brocade ball. The cover is carved with a dragon chasing the flaming pearl. The stone is of an emerald-green tone with white, russet, and speckled inclusions.
4.3/4 in. (12 cm.) high
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