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A SUPERB CARNELIAN AGATE 清十八世紀 瑪瑙巧作靈芝龍首帶鉤
‘LINGZHI’ BELTHOOK
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
the rich liver-red and creamy-beige sections of
the stone skilfully incorporated into the design,
terminating in a cluster of lingzhi heads borne
on gnarled knotted branches, the curved shaft
worked in relief with further lingzhi heads on
curled stems, the underside with a circular knop
for attachment, wood stand
14.5 cm, 5¾ in.
HK$ 80,000-120,000
US$ 10,200-15,300
