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19TH-20TH CENTURY
Details
A MOTTLED PALE GREEN JADEITE RETICULATED CENSER AND COVER
19TH-20TH CENTURY
The censer is carved and pierced around the mouth rim with a band of stylised chilong between a pair of intricate winged mythical beast-head handles with loose rings. The tall flared foot is embellished with four animal-head loops with further loose rings. The reticulated cover is decorated with a wide band of chilong confronting a flaming pearl below bands of scrolling foliage and a spherical finial carved with further loose rings.
8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) wide, hongmu stand
19TH-20TH CENTURY
The censer is carved and pierced around the mouth rim with a band of stylised chilong between a pair of intricate winged mythical beast-head handles with loose rings. The tall flared foot is embellished with four animal-head loops with further loose rings. The reticulated cover is decorated with a wide band of chilong confronting a flaming pearl below bands of scrolling foliage and a spherical finial carved with further loose rings.
8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) wide, hongmu stand
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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Kate Hunt
Director, Head of Department