Chinese Jadeite Incense Burner, 19th Century
A Chinese carved jadeite incense burner dating from the 19th century with a wooden stand. The lid is topped with a 4-clawed dragon and features three ram's head handles holding attached jadeite rings. The sides of the top are carved with double-chilong bands. The body of the incense burner features two dragon head handles with attached jadeite rings, double phoenixes carved in a band on the body, and tripod legs carved with guardian lions.
Dimensions are: the jadeite censer measures 7 inches tall X 7 inches wide, 17.8 cm X 17.8 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: There are repairs to two of the three loops on the lid. There is a small break to one of the dragon heads on the body at the rim. The lid has been glued down. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From a private Connecticut collection.
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A Chinese carved jadeite incense burner dating from the 19th century with a wooden stand. The lid is topped with a 4-clawed dragon and features three ram's head handles holding attached jadeite rings. The sides of the top are carved with double-chilong bands. The body of the incense burner features two dragon head handles with attached jadeite rings, double phoenixes carved in a band on the body, and tripod legs carved with guardian lions.
Dimensions are: the jadeite censer measures 7 inches tall X 7 inches wide, 17.8 cm X 17.8 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: There are repairs to two of the three loops on the lid. There is a small break to one of the dragon heads on the body at the rim. The lid has been glued down. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From a private Connecticut collection.
High resolution photos can be found here.