Hardstone Archaic-style Covered Censer

Description:

Hardstone Archaic-style Covered Censer, China, ovoid body supported by a short, recessed foot, carved with flanges, taotie motifs, and "C"-scrolls, with bat-shape handles and suspending rings, cover similarly carved and with a lotus blossom finial, stone of spinach green, dia. 7 in.
Estimate $3,000-4,000

chips along the rims and foot, with scratches and surface wear


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