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REPUBLIC PERIOD
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A WHITE JADE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER
REPUBLIC PERIOD
The compressed globular body is supported on three cabriole feet each carved with an animal mask, the shoulder is flanked by a pair of lion masks suspending loose rings. The domed cover is surmounted by a lion and a cub finial. The stone is of an even white tone with milky speckling.
7 7/8 in. (19.8 cm.) across handles, wood stand
REPUBLIC PERIOD
The compressed globular body is supported on three cabriole feet each carved with an animal mask, the shoulder is flanked by a pair of lion masks suspending loose rings. The domed cover is surmounted by a lion and a cub finial. The stone is of an even white tone with milky speckling.
7 7/8 in. (19.8 cm.) across handles, wood stand
Provenance
A Japanese private family collection, Tokyo, formed in the early 20th century
Brought to you by
Priscilla Kong