Two Hardstone Censers

Description:

Two Hardstone Censers, China, 20th century, one in the form of an archaic vessel with incised taotie masks and openwork chilong mask and ring handles, the cover with a coiled dragon, pale green stone, on a carved wood stand, overall ht. 6 1/2; and one bulbous body with tripod feet and carved lion mask and ring handles, the lid decorated with ring handles and a mythical lion finial, with a carved wood stand, ht. without stand 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Part of dragon horn broken and missing.


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