Bidspirit auction | Carved white jade incense burner,

Carved white jade incense burner, Warring States period - Ding-type tripod incense burner, carved from natural nephrite jade of a pale celadon tone with areas of slight translucency. The piece features a globular body profusely decorated with stylised cloud and scroll motifs in relief. The upper rim is lobed, with two rectangular handles and scroll-shaped extensions. It rests on three zoomorphic claw-shaped legs. It shows patina due to age with traces of cinnabar or earthy sediments. Warring States period (475–221 BC) or later.  Size: 5.7 × 5.6 cm Weight: 537.78 ct With Certificate No. SC198626, issued by Hong Kong Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory LTD (3 July 2023).  Provenance: · Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.