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A CARNELIAN AGATE TREE FORM VASE
18th century
The stone carved in the round in the form of a naturalistic hollowed
tree stump, encircled by gnarled leafy branches, the blossoms
highlighted by the natural inclusions in the stone, with a wood stand.
4 3/4in (12cm) height of the vase
US$7,000 - 9,000
十八世紀 瑪瑙雕樹根形瓶
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AN UNUSUAL BANDED AGATE BOX AND COVER
18th/19th century
The box of quadrilobed form, the cover of conforming shape, raised on
four low feet, the stone having a highly translucent matrix, with warm
brown bands, the interior well-hollowed and the surface exhibiting a
high polish.
2in (5cm) long
US$2,000 - 3,000
十八或十九世紀 瑪瑙海棠形蓋盒
A banded agate brush washer, dated Yongzheng period and with a
four-character seal mark, was sold in our London rooms, 12 May,
2011, sale 18827, lot 184. A banded agate cup, dated 18th century,
was sold at Christie’s London, 10 November 2015, sale 10377, lot
207.
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