DESCRIPTION: A large Chinese spinach jade censer. Features an intricately carved lid with scrolled floral motif handles, fitted with spinach jade rings that winds down to ant eater motif handles with further dangling rings. Lid is finished with winding scrolled, dragon motif reticulations. The lid rests atop an engraved body with mythical creatures, flanked by dragon motif handles with large dangling spinach jade rings along with dragon head motif garnishings with further dangling rings. Rests atop three scrolled feet, fitted to a platform engraved with floral motif along the top along with reticulated handles and jade rings. Finished scrolled feet and reticulations enveloping the borders of the bottom of the base resting atop a footed custom wooden base.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/
CIRCA: 19th-Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS:(With Base) H:26.75" L:18.5" W:~12.5"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."