A fine and rare imperial spinach jade rectangular censer and cover Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century the rectangular form hollowed with projecting tubular corners, finely carved with an elaborate band of entwined snakes forming a hatched diaper register above stylized shou characters, all supported on low waisted feet and flanked by phoenix-head handles suspending loose rings, the conforming cover intricately carved with low relief qilong roundels at each corner, their sinuous bodies writhing towards the projecting reticulated coiled dragon finial, the stone of rich spinach-green tone flecked with black and white inclusions, wood stand (3) Quantity: 3 5 7/8 in., 15 cm
A fine and rare imperial spinach jade rectangular censer and cover Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century the rectangular form hollowed with projecting tubular corners, finely carved with an elaborate band of entwined snakes forming a hatched diaper register above stylized shou characters, all supported on low waisted feet and flanked by phoenix-head handles suspending loose rings, the conforming cover intricately carved with low relief qilong roundels at each corner, their sinuous bodies writhing towards the projecting reticulated coiled dragon finial, the stone of rich spinach-green tone flecked with black and white inclusions, wood stand (3) Quantity: 3 5 7/8 in., 15 cm
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