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AN OPENWORK AGATE PENDANT
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The pendant is carved and pierced as a bird
perched on two bamboo stalks with an insect
in fight, all amongst two groups of inscriptions
conveying auspicious blessings to one side.
The stone is of a pale tone and is carved in relief
utilizing the natural caramel-brown markings of
the stone.
1æ in. (4.5 cm.) high
£5,000-8,000 $7,100-11,000
€5,800-9,200

清十八/十九世紀 瑪瑙巧雕竹鳥紋珮
題字:「華封三祝壽 天保九如福」

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A PINK TOURMALINE ‘SQUIRREL AND
MELON’ PENDANT
19TH CENTURY
The pendant is carved to depict a squirrel
clambering on the side of a large melon on a leafy
vine. The stone is of a bright pink tone with some
white inclusions.
1¬ in. (4 cm.) high
£4,000-6,000 $5,700-8,400
€4,600-6,900

清十九世紀 碧璽松鼠葡萄紋珮

138 Other fees apply in addition to the hammer price – see Section D of our Conditions of Sale at the back of this Catalogue