EXTRAORDINALY. 18th C. Chinese nephrite jade censer. Carved unto a bulbous deep vessel, with wide opening mouth, raised on splayed three foot base and the dome with ruby-red coral finial. Protruding from the shoulder is two elephant masks. Free hanging jade rings are entrapped by the elephant trunk. The dome lid open carved hardwood pierced in scrolling floral motif, crowned with Lingzhi shaped finial. The jade censer presented upon a carved tall hardwood stand. The nephrite stones displays clean even tone, in pale celadon color, finely polished with beautiful translucent. The Expert workmanship is the absolute highlight of this gorgeous nephrite jade screen, a portion of this natural jade is considered quite rare. LOT NOTES:Fu-bat and "Shou" medallion Chinese calligraphy in petals form shape surrounded and decorated on the main body. The word "bat" (Fu) in Chinese sounds identical to the word for "luck" (Fu), which is a pair of homophones implied linguistic symbolism the symbolic meaning of "bat" is commonly recognized as good fortune in Chinese culture and meaning the five blessings, is a concept that signify a grouping of certain good fortunes and luck in Chinese culture. Three of the most important goals in life in Chinese traditional thought are the propitious blessings of happiness , professional success or prosperity, and longevity. These are visually represented by the three "star gods" of the same names (Fu, Lu, Shou), commonly depicted as three male figurines Shou is instantly recognizable. "He holds in his hand a large peach, and attached to his long staff are a gourd and a scroll. The stag and the bat both indicate Fu happiness. The peach, gourd, and scroll are symbols of longevity. The ideograph may appear alone or be surrounded by flowers, bats, or other good luck symbols, but will always hold a central position. Longevity is commonly recognized as one of the Five Blessings (longevity, wealth, health, love of virtue, a peaceful death) of Chinese belief.Measurements: 131.36mm H x 155.89mm W Weight: 330.7g Stand: 52.57mm H