A Chinese aventurine tripod censer

Details
A Chinese aventurine tripod censer
and cover with Buddhistic lion finial and three mask and ring handles, the body with further mask and ring handles, the legs surmounted by mythical beast masks -- 6in. (16.5cm) wide, hardwood stand and fitted box; a bowenite vase and cover carved with stylised mythical beasts -- 6in. (17.2cm) high, silver wire decorated hardwood stand, fitted box; and an aventurine vase and cover with stylised elephant mask and ring handles -- 6.1/8in. (15.6cm) high, hardwood stand, fitted case, all 20th Century. (3)

More from Oriental Works of Art and Ceramics

View All
View All