AN ARCHAISTIC CELADON JADE CENSER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
(3)Estimate $18,000 – $22,000
the rectangular body with projecting tubular corners terminating in short waisted feet, finely carved around the exterior with an upper frieze of taotie alternating with entwined dragons above a rope twist border, and lower band of phoenix scrolls and lappets enclosing shou characters, two sides set with animal's head loop handles suspending loose rings, the fitted knopped and domed wood cover intricately carved and pierced with floral scrolls overall, the wood stand with a raised platform supported on splayed corner feet pierced with angular scrollwork, box
(3)
15.8 cm wide
Provenance
Fine Furniture, Decorative Arts & Asian Arts, Bonhams, Sydney, 27 May 2012, lot 90
Private Collection, Sydney
Condition Report
Generally good condition.
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Specialists
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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