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A ‘TIGER’S EYE’ STONE
CARVING OF MYTHICAL
ANIMAL
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The stone is carved in the round depicting
a recumbent mythical animal with long
eras and bifurcated tail, detailed with
C-scrolls. Its head turned back and all four
legs tucked underneath its body.
3 in. (7.6 cm.) long, Japanese wood box
HK$150,000-200,000
US$20,000-26,000
3308
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
3309
AN AGATE ‘MONKEY’ PENDANT
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The pendant is cleverly carved in the
centre utilizing the honey-toned markings
with a crouching monkey, surmounted by
a bat at the top. The reverse is carved with
a double gourd growing on a leafy branch.
2 in. (5.2 cm.) long, box
HK$150,000-250,000
US$20,000-32,000
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