A VINTAGE CHINESE CARVED CELADON JADE TRIPOD LIDDED CENSER, REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949), in the archaistic style with tapering circular sides centering scrolling shallow relief details, flanked by large reticulated taotie masks suspending loop handles, surmounted by a conforming lid with stiff leaf banding and pierced beastly masks hung with loop handles, enclosing a reticulated qilon finial, raised on monopodiae with taotie mask carved hips ending in paw feet, on a custom hardwood stand, later fitted as a lamp. Height: 13" Width: 9" Depth: 6"

Good condition, with the pale green translucent jade and shading to darker on two legs, having normal inclusions with a few of grayish black color, drilled on base of bowl only, surface dust buildup throughout, electrical lamp fittings are old. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."