Lot Essay
See a very similarly carved vase of conjoined cranes illustrated in Jades of the T. B. Walker Collection at The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota, 1952, pl. 88.
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18TH/19TH CENTURY
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A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE 'DOUBLE CRANE' CENSER
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The censer delicately carved in the form of two conjoined cranes, incised with finely detailed wings including carefully curled feathers to the sides of the body, grasping stems of lingzhi in their beaks forming the handles with loose rings, the stone of an even pale tone with an attractive polish
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high, wood stand
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The censer delicately carved in the form of two conjoined cranes, incised with finely detailed wings including carefully curled feathers to the sides of the body, grasping stems of lingzhi in their beaks forming the handles with loose rings, the stone of an even pale tone with an attractive polish
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high, wood stand
Provenance
H.R.H. The Princess Mary, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood (1897-1965) and by descent at Harewood House, Yorkshire.
Sale room notice
Please note the date should read: 18th/19th century.
Brought to you by
Sebastian Goetz
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