A JADEITE JADE ‘CHI DRAGON’ INCENSE BURNER AND... Lot 38

A JADEITE JADE ‘CHI DRAGON’ INCENSE BURNER AND COVER OR CENSER CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC / MINGUO PERIOD It has been carved out of a light green milky stone with apple green and russet accents. It has a flat foot and a globular compressed body as well as a dome-shaped lid. It is carved in high relief with five chi dragons, four of them climbing the shoulder, one coiled and serving as a finial. The inner part is well hollowed. H: 7 cm Weight: 599 grams 翡翠螭龙玉香炉 中国，晚清，19-20世纪晚期 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.