A Chinese carved amethyst incense censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th C

A Chinese amethyst carved censor and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. the rounded body carved with a pair of dragon mask handles, raised on three p...

A Satsuma circular kogo (incense box) and cover signed by Kinkozan 19th century Finely painted in enamels and gilt, the cover with wisteria and a scene of a woman and children ...

This urn, while archaistic in shape, generally is far more typical of 18th and 19th century specialty carved hardstone vases. The carving in rich veined amethyst quartz was done circa 1930-1940 and is dominated on the lid with a Kylin or mythical beast that in Chinese culture represents good luck and prosperity. The lid its self is ribbed and rests on the top of the urn between two further Kylin heads holding in there mouth loose rings. The main body of the vase is covered in Taotie masks in a stylized form. The foot of the urn, as well as the shoulder above the main body, are carved with lambrequins inset with traditional Chinese repetitive patterns often found on ancient dynastic...

The Ming period or Great Ming Period is the last Han ruled dynasty in Chinese history. Considers a high mark culturally and influenced by great events at ho...