California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 November 28, 2015  November 28, 2015

 Lot # 7120 
A WHITE JADE CARVED 'DRAGON' TRIPOD CENSER    白玉雕海水龍紋三足爐


  • Dimension: Height: 5 1/2 in (14.0 cm) Width: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $12000

Of compressed globular form, the body is finely carved with three writhing dragons emerging from the turbulent ocean waves that are highly detailed with incised lines, with the three tails forming the stubs and the curling waves forming the two handles, the domed cover topped with a powerful dragon with body twisted and mouth agape as finial. The stone is of even white tone with slight russet areas and streaks on the body.