A fine jadeite tripod censer and cover
Late Qing Dynasty
Finely carved and pierced, the compressed globular body flanked by two lion-mask handles suspending loose rings and supported on three lion-mask and paw feet, the domed cover surmounted by two Buddhist lions playing with a ribboned ball, the translucent stone of brilliant apple-green tone, wood stand and fitted wooden box,
17.8cm.(7in.) wide (3)
Finely carved and pierced, the compressed globular body flanked by two lion-mask handles suspending loose rings and supported on three lion-mask and paw feet, the domed cover surmounted by two Buddhist lions playing with a ribboned ball, the translucent stone of brilliant apple-green tone, wood stand and fitted wooden box,
17.8cm.(7in.) wide (3)
Sold for
£35,850
inc. premium
Footnotes
- For a very similar jadeite censer and cover, see P.Schneeberger, The Baur Collection, Chinese Jades, no.B63
Category: Asian Art
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