Property from Various Owners
A large jade censer
20th century
With two dragons chasing a flaming pearl rendered in high relief on the compressed globular body, the handles of reticulated scrolling design centered with a phoenix head above graduated loose rings leading to the domed foot, the domed lid displaying four raised cartouches containing celestial attendants separated by pierced panels of hanging pendants, the knob finial surrounded by two dragons carved in high relief and centered with a flaming pearl; the matrix of even pale olive hue with some icy flecks.
13 1/2in (34.2cm) high
With two dragons chasing a flaming pearl rendered in high relief on the compressed globular body, the handles of reticulated scrolling design centered with a phoenix head above graduated loose rings leading to the domed foot, the domed lid displaying four raised cartouches containing celestial attendants separated by pierced panels of hanging pendants, the knob finial surrounded by two dragons carved in high relief and centered with a flaming pearl; the matrix of even pale olive hue with some icy flecks.
13 1/2in (34.2cm) high
Sold for
US$ 21,250
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art
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