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

 Lot # 5189 
A PAIR OF SILVER ENAMELLED JADEITE INLAID CENSERS    清 銀燒藍嵌翠玉香爐一對


  • Dimension: Height: 5 3/4 in (14.6 cm) Width: 5 1/8 in (13 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

Of archaistic ding form, the rectangular-sectioned body brightly enamelled and embellished with semi-precious gems with meandering scrolling leaves and flowers, one of those two confronted face finely decorated with carved jadeite plaques with auspicious dragon and phoenix pattern, the other enamelled with blue blossom flowers encircled red coral beads, the rim surmounted by a pair of upright arched-form handles, all raised on four high splayed legs, the base with mark. Qing Dynasty period.