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QIANLONG
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A WELL-CARVED SPINACH JADE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER
qianlong
The rounded body carved standing on three stout feet issuing from monster-masks, the rounded sides and domed cover carved in low relief with wide bands enclosing taotie on a leiwen ground, deeply carved and pierced qilin handles set to either side, the cover finial pierced with a curled-up horned dragon, the stone of rich dark olive green with characteristic streaks and black inclusions, small nicks to rim
8 in. (20.2 cm.) diam.
qianlong
The rounded body carved standing on three stout feet issuing from monster-masks, the rounded sides and domed cover carved in low relief with wide bands enclosing taotie on a leiwen ground, deeply carved and pierced qilin handles set to either side, the cover finial pierced with a curled-up horned dragon, the stone of rich dark olive green with characteristic streaks and black inclusions, small nicks to rim
8 in. (20.2 cm.) diam.
Provenance
S. Bulgari, Rome