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A CARVED AGATE ‘CHILONG AND LOTUS’ LIBATION CUP
18TH CENTURY

The vessel is modelled as an open lotus fower with upturned
leafs supported by lotus branches issuing smaller fowers
forming the base. The handle is carved as a chilong. The stone is
of a russet and pale grey tone.
4¡ in. (11 cm.) wide

£3,000-5,000 $3,800-6,300
€3,500-5,800

PROVENANCE

Acquired in the 1940s in Yorkshire, England, then by descent
within the family.

清十八世紀 瑪瑙螭龍杯

403
A HAIR CRYSTAL ‘YIN YANG’ SEAL
18TH-19TH CENTURY

The top of the rectangular seal is carved with a yin yang symbol.
The stone is of a translucent tone and has some greenish black
inclusions.
2 in. (5.2 cm.) high

£2,000-4,000 $2,600-5,000
€2,400-4,600

PROVENANCE 403
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Acquired in the 1940s in Yorkshire, England, then by descent
within the family.

清十八/十九世紀 髮晶陰陽鈕方印