VesselsChinese17th-18th century

Jade Circular Covered Censer with Three Blossom-Form Legs, Three Handles, and Openwork Peony Decor

probably Kangxi period, late 17th-early 18th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Cloudy, pale greenish white nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

17th-18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

with cover: H. 15.6 x Diam. 14.3 x W. (across handles) 15.9 cm (6 1/8 x 5 5/8 x 6 1/4 in.)

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