Unused Xiuyan Jade Natural Stone Extra Large Incense Burner with Movable Rings, Dragon, Zodiac, Openwork, Bas-relief, Hand-carved Wave Arabesque

● Unused, stored at home, from personal collection.

● Presenting a large-sized incense burner, approximately 30cm in height, made of Xiuyu (a type of jade), natural stone, hand-carved, featuring exquisite stone carving.

● Purchased new approximately 40 years ago and stored in a warehouse without use.

● Motifs include dragons soaring through the heavens and water (Note 1), great waves stirred by the dragons, and carp leaping within the waves (Note 2).

● Please admire this exceptionally large incense burner, which embodies the essence of Chinese art, with its beautiful Xiuyu luster, a total of 11 movable rings, dragon handles (head and tail), openwork carving (Note 3), wave arabesque (Note 4), and bas-relief of great waves and carp (Note 5).

(Lid)
Two tiers, four movable rings, openwork carving.

(Body)
Three tiers, seven movable rings, handles shaped like dragon heads and tails, openwork carving, wave arabesque, bas-relief of great waves and carp.

● No scratches, dirt, chips, or scuffs; in beautiful condition.
● Original box not included.

[Dimensions]
(Overall (including wooden base))
Height: approx. 29.8 cm, Weight: 3,137g
(Lid)
Mouth diameter: approx. 10.7 cm, Height: approx. 10.0 cm, Weight: 517g
(Body)
Width: approx. 25.0 cm, Depth: 13.2 cm, Height: approx. 18.2 cm, Weight: 2,416g
(Wooden base)
Width: approx. 22.0 cm, Depth: 15.2 cm, Height: 4.5 cm, Weight: 204g

(Note 1) Dragon
A mythical creature in China, a deity that controls weather and water. Dragons that soar through the heavens and water are symbols of royal authority and auspicious omens.

(Note 2) Carp
According to the ancient Chinese text Book of the Later Han, carp that successfully ascend the Dragon Gate waterfall in the upper reaches of the Yellow River transform into dragons and ascend to heaven. It is considered an auspicious symbol.

(Note 3) Openwork carving
A carving technique where the material is carved through to allow the view of what is behind.

(Note 4) Wave arabesque
A design combining the arabesque pattern, which symbolizes prosperity and longevity with intertwined plant vines, with waves.

(Note 5) Bas-relief
A carving technique where designs or patterns are raised from a flat surface.

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Subject: Other
Material: Stone