RARE, 19th Chinese Qing Dynasty white jade censer and gilt bronze lid on stand in original hardwood box. Carved in round vessel bowl formation celadon jade, gilt bronze domed lid pierced in scrolled ruyi pattern toward the circumference supporting a bouquet of Lingzhi sacred fungus shaped finial. Three Fu-Lion head creates the shoulder pieces with U-shaped curls extending from the chin outward eventually connecting further down the vessel to complete the handle grips. The exterior Decorated with archaistic Fu-Lion mask interspersed with beautiful chisel work simulating the Taotie mask of the seeing eyes. Elegantly and smooth, presented upon a carved hardwood stand in auspicious pattern. Ruyi a wish for success without any obstacles, according to wishes, signifies good wishes for future prosperity, It is often used as a decorative motif in embroidery and hardwood lattices good fortune It may have come from the Buddhist tradition and came to symbolize wealth and power. The stone of clean white color with a moist oily appearance with a tinge of red-brown inclusions. Beautifully presented inside hard cushion wrapped with ruby-red silk, all set within an original hardwood lidded box. Measurements: Box Height: 7 1/8" Width: 7 7/8" Depth: 9 1/2" Lid Height: 2 5/8" Diameter: 4 1/2" Jade Height: 3 1/4" Width: 5 1/8" Weight without Lid: 389 g Stand Height: 1 7/8" Diameter: 3 7/8" LOT NOTES: Jade, as a stone, has five virtues. Its glossiness and warmth is like benevolence. Because inside and outside is the same, so that knowing the outside one knows the inside, this may be likened to righteousness. Its far-reaching sound (when struck) may be heard from afar, like wisdom. It is not easily bent, but can be broken, which may be likened to courage. Jade can be sharpened, but not to the point where it can injure people; this quality is like self-regulation or restraint. For High Resolution Images, please use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nistxgdbviiy9am/AABXVKFL_ENax6zAu6onsaLga?dl=0