Lot 314
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A PALE CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC CENSER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Width 8 3/4  in., 22.2 cm
of gui form, the bombé body supported on a circular stepped foot and set with two openwork handles issuing from 'beast masks', Western Zhou-style angular tabs suspended beneath the handles, the body carved with a band of dissolved taotie masks in relief against a leiwen ground, further beast masks in high relief above, a band of keyfret at the mouth, the base with a later-added Qianlong mark, the stone a faint green color with scattered traces of russet

Provenance

Collection of T.B. Kitson, Esq.
Sotheby's London, 21st February 1961, lot 299.
Sotheby's New York, 22nd-23rd March 1999, lot 408.

Condition

The censer is in good condition. There are minute nicks to rims and light wear to the surface. There are two vertical strips of discolored residue along the sides likely from old tape. The vessel is lacking its cover.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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