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18TH-19TH CENTURY
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A LARGE RECTANGULAR JADE-INSET GILT-METAL CENSER AND COVER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The censer is supported on dragon-form feet and has twin gilt-metal handles each inset with a white jade belt hook and hung with a jade ring. The corners of the censer and cover are applied with sinuous chilongs and two sides are inset with oval jade plaques carved in relief with flowers and rocks. The openwork cover is similarly decorated with reticulated jade musical chime plaques and surmounted with a dome-shaped finial on mythical beast supports. The censer is further embellished with coral, turquoise and dark blue stone inlays.
16 ¼ in. (4.3 cm.) high
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The censer is supported on dragon-form feet and has twin gilt-metal handles each inset with a white jade belt hook and hung with a jade ring. The corners of the censer and cover are applied with sinuous chilongs and two sides are inset with oval jade plaques carved in relief with flowers and rocks. The openwork cover is similarly decorated with reticulated jade musical chime plaques and surmounted with a dome-shaped finial on mythical beast supports. The censer is further embellished with coral, turquoise and dark blue stone inlays.
16 ¼ in. (4.3 cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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Kate Hunt
Director, Head of Department