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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE TRIPOD
CENSER AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
The censer is carved to the body with stylised taotie masks amonsgt
leafy scrolling foliage, all between a pair of winged mythical beast-
head handles. The cover is carved with an elaborate bud-form
finial encircled by a band of floral blooms. The stone is of a a dark
spinach tone with areas of black streaked and speckled inclusions.
7¿ in. (18.1 cm.) wide
HK$100,000-150,000 US$13,000-19,000
PROVENANCE
Acquired in London in the 1960s & 70s
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detail
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