Lot 176 , A Chinese archaistic spinach green jade hexagonal censer, 19th century, 17.5cm wide

A Chinese archaistic spinach green jade hexagonal censer, 19th century,
carved in relief with taotie masks and scrolling chi dragons, with pair of mythical beast mask handles,
17.5cm wide
£2,000-3,000

Condition:
Natural veining to the stone and darker and lighter inclusions to the stone in places. The interior of the censer has a few crystalline inclusions. Provenance: The jade was collected by the current owner's father who worked in the Far East, on his death it was left to the current owner's mother.

Sold for £2,800