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A CARNELIAN AGATE ‘LINGZHI AND MAGNOLIA’ GROUP A CARVED AGATE ‘PINE TRUNK’ VASE
Mid Qing Dynasty 18th century
Carved using the natural colours of the stone to depict a large lingzhi Of cylindrical form with an irregular mouth rim, finely carved around the
fungus decorated with a small bat in flight on the back, flanked by a exterior in high relief to simulate a section of a gnarled pine-tree trunk,
small magnolia blossom and separated by a gnarled branch bearing the exterior with an aged pine-tree growing beside ornamental rocks
persimmons and smaller lingzhi, the stone of varying white and coral around the base, the translucent stone of attractive warm beige colour
tones, wood stand. with russet inclusions, wood stand.
10.9cm (4 1/4in) long. (2). 9.4cm (3 6/8in) high. (2).

£1,000 - 1,500 £1,000 - 1,500
CNY9,100 - 14,000 CNY9,100 - 14,000
Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價

清中期 瑪瑙雕靈芝玉蘭花插 十八世紀 瑪瑙雕蟠松紋筆筒

See a related carnelian agate carving, Qing dynasty, illustrated in A
Garland of Treasures: Masterpieces of Precious Crafts in the Museum
Collection: A Guide Book, Taipei, 2014, no.IV-73.

A carnelian agate ‘auspicious fruits’ vase, 18th century, was sold at
Bonhams London, 11 May 2017, lot 270.

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
182 | BONHAMS please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.