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LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
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A YELLOW-JADE ARCHAISTIC CENSER, FANGDING
LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The rectangular vessel is carved with two upright square-section loop handles and is raised on four tall tubular legs. The two wide sides are carved in relief with taotie between notched flanges to the corners and below confronting kui-dragons at the rim. The jade is of an even olive-yellow tone with some russet inclusions.
6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.) high, hongmu wood cover surmounted by a white jade bird finial
LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The rectangular vessel is carved with two upright square-section loop handles and is raised on four tall tubular legs. The two wide sides are carved in relief with taotie between notched flanges to the corners and below confronting kui-dragons at the rim. The jade is of an even olive-yellow tone with some russet inclusions.
6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.) high, hongmu wood cover surmounted by a white jade bird finial
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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