UPCOMING SPECIAL SPRING AUCTION, 18 MARCH 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Carved white jade incense burner, Warring States period
Awarded For. 500 €
Lot 112.
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Description.
Ding-type tripod incense burner, carved from natural nephrite jade of a pale celadon tone with areas of slight translucency. The piece features a globular body profusely decorated with stylised cloud and scroll motifs in relief. The upper rim is lobed, with two rectangular handles and scroll-shaped extensions. It rests on three zoomorphic claw-shaped legs. It shows patina due to age with traces of cinnabar or earthy sediments. Warring States period (475–221 BC) or later.
Size: 5.7 × 5.6 cm
Weight: 537.78 ct
With Certificate No. SC198626, issued by Hong Kong Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory LTD (3 July 2023).
Provenance:
· Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
