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AN ARCHAISTIC WHITE JADE CENSER, GUI
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The vessel is carved after an archaic bronze form with a pair of elaborate handles. Each rounded side is carved in relief with archaistic motifs centred on a notched flange below a monster mask. The neck and foot are encircled with bands of small mythical beasts. The stone is of a pale tone with some cloudy areas and minor russet inclusions.
7¼ in. (18.4 cm.) wide

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