Sale 12548
Hong Kong
|
5 April 2016
Price realised
HKD 625,000
Estimate
A CARVED WHITE JADE CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY (1644-1911) The rectangular censer with rounded corners is carved on the body with a horizontal band of kui dragon scroll, flanked on either side with a C-shaped handle surmounted by a dragon head. The cover is carved with a band of archaistic scroll. 5 7/8 in. (14.8 cm.) wide, box
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