An archaic-style jadeite fang ding incense burner, China, richly decorated with finely carved taotie and chilong masks on the sides, free-ring handles held by Foo dog heads, lid decorated with a family of Foo dogs, original elaborate base, 20 cm long, 19 cm high

Provenance: Serge Lifar Collection, Countess Ahlefeld Estate

Similar fang ding shaped incense burners in jadeite have been sold at: Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 7 April 2010, lot 1816; Christie's, Hong Kong, 3 December 2008, lot 2254

玉雕仿古香爐 分別長20厘米

An archaic-style jadeite fang ding incense burner, China, richly decorated with finely carved taotie and chilong masks on the sides, free-ring handles held by Foo dog heads, lid decorated with a family of Foo dogs, original elaborate base, 20 cm long, 19 cm high

Provenance: Serge Lifar Collection, Countess Ahlefeld Estate

Similar fang ding shaped incense burners in jadeite have been sold at: Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 7 April 2010, lot 1816; Christie's, Hong Kong, 3 December 2008, lot 2254

玉雕仿古香爐
分別長20厘米

Overall wear to the surface
Some grazes
A few minute chips