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PROPERTY FROM A PENNSYLVANIA PRIVATE COLLECTION

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A PALE GREYISH-GREEN JADE CENSER AND RETICULATED COVER

17TH-18TH CENTURY

The censer is carved as a jar supported by the wind-tossed waves that form the base, and is
carved below the shoulder with a band of wan diaper between dot borders spanned on one
side by a mask and ring handle, and on the other with a dragon crawling from the waves to the
rim, while two chilong form handles at the ends. The cover is carved and pierced with a band
of clouds below a coiled dragon that clutches a faming pearl.
5º in. (13.5 cm.) wide across handles, wood stand, box
$12,000-18,000

PROVENANCE

Rare Art, Inc., New York, 15 November 1978.

明末/清十八世紀 灰青玉雕蟠龍蓋爐

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