California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 13, 2015  June 13, 2015

 Lot # 5876 
A WHITE JADE 'SHOU' TRIPOD CENSER    清 白玉壽字花卉紋雙耳三足爐


  • Dimension: Height without stand: 5 1/8 in (13 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4800
  • Estimate To: $6800

Of compressed globular form, the censer is raised on three short supports, the body delicately carved in low relief with a stylized shou character in a round medallion amidst scrolling foliate pattern on both sides, with a band of lingzhi around the rim, flanked by two upswept handles. The domed cover further decorated with similar pattern and surmounted with a circular finial. The stone is of semi-translucent even white tone. The zitan hardwood stand is of waisted form with reticulated decoration. Qing Dynasty period.