California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1263 
A WHITE JADE 'LOTUS PETAL' CENSER WITH ZITAN COVER    清 白玉蓮花香爐 配紫檀瑪瑙蓋


  • Dimension: Height: 8 3/8 in (21.3 cm) Diameter: 5 5/8 in (14.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $12000

The censer is modelled in the shaped of an open lotus flower, with the exterior carved with overlapping lotus petals, each carved in relief with a seated figure of bodhisattva. The fitted zitan cover finely carved and pierced in lotus petal form and topped a lingzhi head agate finial. The stand is of double lotus form and each panel pierced with leafy branches. Qing Dynasty period.