FROM THE COLLECTION OF T. JACK & GLADYS H. FOSTER
A SPINACH-GREEN JADE CENSER AND COVER
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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE CENSER AND COVER
QIANLONG
Of compressed globular form, finely carved in relief on the sides, underside and domed cover with a pattern of lotus heads borne on dense, leafy scroll, below a flanged rim, supported on three short, lion-mask- capped feet and set with a pair of simple, flared handles, the domed cover with coiled dragon finial clutching a sacred pearl, the stone of dark green tone with some black speckling and some pale white inclusions
7 7/8in. (20cm.) across, wood stand
QIANLONG
Of compressed globular form, finely carved in relief on the sides, underside and domed cover with a pattern of lotus heads borne on dense, leafy scroll, below a flanged rim, supported on three short, lion-mask- capped feet and set with a pair of simple, flared handles, the domed cover with coiled dragon finial clutching a sacred pearl, the stone of dark green tone with some black speckling and some pale white inclusions
7 7/8in. (20cm.) across, wood stand