(lot of 4) Chinese carved green hardstone covered censers, each with dual handles, interlocked ring design, and rising on wood base, including: (2) with foo dog finial, raised on tripod feet (1) with carved dragon finial and handles, dragon heads issuing tripod feet (1) with open-work carved lid, phoenix handles, on four scrolled feet; tallest: approx 10.75"h, 7.5"w, 3 7/8"d (inclusive of base); smallest: approx 6.25"h, 5 7/8"w, 4"d (inclusive of base); 10.7lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Leslie and Angelyn Smith, Austin, Texas** **PLEASE NOTE: All of the hardstone figures in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have small chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.** Start Price: $100.00

1.2.24: In my opinion regarding LOT 289: I note that all censers presently intact and sit comfortably in the accompanying stands, there are inherent natural inclusions throughout the stone, the tallest censer with the openwork lid exhibits a minute hairline to the lid rim and several minor chips to the censer rim, and another has light typical wear to the interlocked ring element around the lid, as well as a minute hairline to one of the dragon details at the handle, all would benefit from a light, gentle cleaning

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