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For sale is a beautiful vintage Chinese tripod incense burner (censer) hand-carved from a translucent, light celadon green hardstone (jade/serpentine). This ornate piece features a classic three-legged tripod base, stylized dragon handles, and a highly detailed, openwork carved lid adorned with floral and dragon finials.This piece showcases traditional hardstone carvingcraftsmanship, featuring intricate openwork floral fields and impressive interlocking hanging rings carved directly from a single piece.
Condition Details (Please Read Before offerding/Buying):This piece is being sold in as-is, pre-owned condition with specific areas of damage that have been explicitly photographed for transparency: Missing Loose Ring: One of the hanging loose rings is completely missing from a side dragon handle loop. The main carved loop itself remains fully intact and unbroken.Lid Finial Damage: There is a noticeable structural break on the top lid finial where a portion of the carved dragon horn/floral projection has snapped off, leaving a flat, jagged edge. Surface Chips: There are a few small, superficial chips and minor surface flea bites along the sharp, detailed exterior edges of the carvings.Pristine Core & Rims: Crucially, the main interior basin throat, the inner seating rims of both the lid and vessel, the tripod legs, and the remaining loose-ring elements are completely smooth, intact,and unbroken. The lid still sits flush on the basin.Please review all close-up photographs carefully to evaluate the exact condition and locations of the wear before making your purchase. Approximate Dimensions:Height: 4.5" Width (handle to handle):4.25" and 3" at the middle.
Shipping:Fragile item. Will be securely double-boxed and packed with extreme care using professional bubble wrap to ensure safe transit.
