A spinach green jade censer,
20th century

of oval section, supported on tripod feet springing from lion masks, the sides carved in relief with a frieze of taotie and set with two animal head and loose ring handles, the domed cover with Buddhist lion and cub knop, wood stand

(3)
24cm wide

• Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
• $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

The censer - minor frits on mouth rim edges.
The cover - a small shallow chip approx 0.5 cm on the outer edge of the interior rim and a ground chip approx 1 cm on the outer edge of the interior rim. Otherwise generally good condition.

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