A Chinese White Jade Censer with Dome Cover

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 18th or 19th century, beautifully carved white jade with a rotund body flanked by phoenix head handles suspending rings, raised on three lion mask head feet, the dome cover surmounted with another phoenix.

5 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.

From the Collection of Helen Rindlbacher Ward, and by descent
Helen Rindlbacher Ward was born in Shanghai in 1936 to German parents, her father was one of the few foreigners who worked at the Chinese Aluminium Rolling Mills, Ltd company. Her family returned to Germany in 1955, and Helen moved to the United States in 1965 after marrying an Army officer. The Chinese artworks in this collection were all acquired in Shanghai during the 1930s-1950s.

Short and tight possible crack visible to rim; otherwise very good estate condition.