An Unusual Pair of Jade Lanterns and Stands The ovoid lanterns with incised decorations of a continuous garden scene featuring children at play under the supervision of female attendants, below a band of the Eight Buddhist Emblems executed in alternating carnelian insets and incised decoration, the cylindrical column with pierced spinach jade stylized dragon flanges. All on a tiered base with shaped feet. Republic Period Height: 14 3/8 inches (36.5 cm) each Provenance:Private East Coast Estate Collection, acquired in China during the Republic Period (1911-1949). [One lantern lacking flange, small chips, minor restorations]