California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5045 
A WHITE JADE CARVED 'TAOTIE' CENSER    明 白玉雕饕餮紋仿古式爐


  • Dimension: Height: 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm) Diameter: 5 7/8 in (14.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $6500

The compressed globular body with a waisted neck and lipped-rim, supported on slightly spreading foot, the rounded sides carved with two taotie mask divided by flanges, set with a pair of opposing dragon handles suspending loose rings, the translucent stone with some brownish and russet-stained veins. Ming Dynasty period.