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A MOTTLED GREENISH-WHITE AND GREYISH-LAVENDER JADEITE CENSER AND COVER
The compressed body raised on three supports surmounted by lion masks, with a pair of loop handles suspending loose rings and issuing from dragon heads, the cover surmounted by a buddhistic lion and its cub shown standing on the ribbon tied to the brocade ball under the adult's paw, the stone shading from pale greyish lavender to greenish white with some areas of russet color
6¾ in. (17.3 cm.) across handles, wood stand
The compressed body raised on three supports surmounted by lion masks, with a pair of loop handles suspending loose rings and issuing from dragon heads, the cover surmounted by a buddhistic lion and its cub shown standing on the ribbon tied to the brocade ball under the adult's paw, the stone shading from pale greyish lavender to greenish white with some areas of russet color
6¾ in. (17.3 cm.) across handles, wood stand
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1950s and thence by descent within the family.
Special notice
Items which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma (Myanmar) may not
be imported into the U.S. As a convenience to our bidders, we have marked
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grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.
With respect to items that contain any other types of gemstones originating
in Burma (e.g., sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S.,
provided that the gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into jewellery
outside of Burma and provided that the setting is not of a temporary nature
(e.g., a string).
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