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         A WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC
         CENSER
         QIANLONG INCISED FOUR-CHARACTER
         MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
         The censer is carved to the sides with a band of archaistic motifs in
         low relief, between a pair of stylised phoenix-head handles.
         The stone is of an exceptionally pale tone, with a few areas of
         minor streaked inclusions.
         8æ in. (22.3 cm.) wide
         HK$300,000-500,000           US$39,000-65,000
         PROVENANCE
         Bluett & Sons, London (according to label)
         Acquired in London in the 1960s & 70s


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