A Chinese lapis lazuli archiastic censer and cover
The squat midsection carved in low relief with two taotie masks divided by a pair of mythical beast handles, all supported on short spending foot ring, the fitted domed cover further carved with taotie masks.
Well carved from a stone of deep blue colour suffused with streaks of grey and brown.

Period: 20th century

Sizes: 17.00 cm. H x 20.50 cm. W x 11.50 cm. diameter
6.69 in. H x 8.07 in. W x 4.53 in. diameter