VesselsChinese19th century

Jade Covered Circular Tripod Censer with Two Dragon Head Ring Handles, the Cover with Knob in the Form of a Lion and Cub

19th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Pale greenish white nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

overall, with lid on: max. H. 22 × W. 15.5 × D. 10.3 cm (8 11/16 × 6 1/8 × 4 1/16 in.)

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