Name: A LARGE SPINACH GREEN JADE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER
Brand: 19TH CENTURY
Price: 4800.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

A LARGE SPINACH GREEN JADE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER
19TH CENTURY
The compressed body is supported by three feet terminating in lion masks. The sides are carved in shallow relief with taotie masks flanked by lion-mask loop handles suspending loose rings. The domed cover is similarly carved and surmounted by a coiled dragon forming the finial. The stone is of a mottled dark green tone with some lighter inclusions.
9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm.) wide

Conditions of Sale
FAQs
This lot is offered by Christie's eCommerce SA

Brought to you by

A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.

Lot Essay

Archaic shapes and designs were popular in the Qianlong Emperor's reign as he was particularly interested in archaism, this tradition continued into the 19th century.