California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 14, 2014  June 14, 2014

 Lot # 44 
A CARVED WHITE JADE ‘SUNFLOWERS' CENSER WITH LID    民國 白玉雕雙耳葵花蓋香爐


  • Dimension: W: 8 3/8 in (21.3 cm) H: 5 1/8 in (13 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $8500

The body of slightly flattened floriform, shaped and separated into four carved sections, the center with flying dragon amidst sunflowers, the edges with flowers and leaves, connected to sunflower shaped handles with looped rings, the lid of similar sunflower carving design, the finial of sunflower bud ready to blossom. The stone of yellowish white and russet. Republic peroid.


Compare to a pale celadon jade censor of similar design, Lot 161 sold in Christie’s London on November 3 2009 for $109,685