California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 142 
AN IMPORTANT AND RARE JADEITE CARVED TRIPOD CENSER WITH COVER    清乾隆 翡翠雕獅腿龍紋蓮花香爐


  • Dimension: H: 7 1/4 in (18.5 cm) W: 8 1/2 in (21.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $55000
  • Estimate To: $65000

The compressed globular censer with prominent dragon-head handles suspending substantial loose rings, the short cabriolet legs emanating from lion masks, the body carved in relief with flying dragons and lotus flowers, the domed cover carved with blossoming flowers with vine and leaves, the finial carved a large flower. The stone of white color with apple green inclusions and small areas of russet, with some transparency. Qing Dynasty period, Qianlong era.


此香爐為美國拉斯維加斯著名藏家Ben A. Taylor所收藏 此香爐用料大氣,刀工隨意,造型美觀,1974年曾在亞太博物館展覽
Provenance: From private collection of Ben A. Taylor, Las Vegas. The lot was exhibited in Pacific Asia Museum in 1974.