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QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
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A CARVED WHITE JADE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The compressed globular body is supported on three cabriole feet each carved with an animal mask, and is carved in low relief with two abstract taotie masks on each side, interrupted by a pair of pierced handles in the form of phoenix with a loose ring. The domed cover is carved in shallow relief with taotie masks, surmounted by a pierced finial in the form of a coiled dragon. The stone is of an even white tone with minor russet and milky inclusions.
7 3/4 in. (19.5 cm.) across, box
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The compressed globular body is supported on three cabriole feet each carved with an animal mask, and is carved in low relief with two abstract taotie masks on each side, interrupted by a pair of pierced handles in the form of phoenix with a loose ring. The domed cover is carved in shallow relief with taotie masks, surmounted by a pierced finial in the form of a coiled dragon. The stone is of an even white tone with minor russet and milky inclusions.
7 3/4 in. (19.5 cm.) across, box
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