Jade Covered Censer

Description:

Jade Covered Censer, China, gui-shape, resting on a short stem foot, the body decorated with archaic-style designs divided by six flanges and two carved animal mask handles with a loose ring, incised details, the rounded cover decorated with a band of archaic motifs in bas relief and a carved dish-shape knob on the flat top, celadon stone with yellow tint, russet markings, and white inclusions, ht. 4 1/2, wd. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

in good condition.


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