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A FINE JADEITE COVERED CENSER, XIANGLU
Late Qing dynasty
Raised on three lion-mask and claw feet, the cylindrical vessel
exquisitely carved with a central band of floral roundels framed by two
bands of raised bosses and set off by intricately carved chilong headed
handles suspending single loose rings, the domed cover repeating the
floral band and accented by four raised flanges of recumbent chilong
enclosing a central ferocious dragon finial surmounting a hollow center,
the stone a luscious watery greenish white color of even color and
translucency. 5in (12.7cm) high, 6 3/16in (15.8cm) across (4).
$30,000 - 50,000

Published and exhibited
Masterworks of Chinese Art. The Rosalind Ching Pastor Collection.
Catalogue of an exhibition at the Honolulu Academy of Arts July 28 -
Sept 25, 2005. Honolulu Academy of Arts, 2005, p. 54.

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