Antique Jade Quatrefoil Censer with Archaistic Motifs

An antique pierced and carved jade three part censer, probably…
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An antique pierced and carved jade three part censer, probably Ming Dynasty or earlier, in richly mottled cream to dark chocolate colours, of quatrefoil form carved, with archaistic motifs in low relief, with ornamented loop handles and loose, rings, a similar pierced cover with a long neck and capped cover, and raised, on a pierced and shaped base. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne, height 15.5 cm

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  • Quatrefoil - A stylised four-circle design, itself contained within a larger circle, with Gothic origins and often seen as window designs in ecclesiastical architecture. The use of the motif was popular in Gothic Revival furniture of the 19th century.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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