AN AGATE FIGURE OF A BEAST

Lot 1253
25.03.2022 10:00UTC +00:00
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$ 6 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 718542
Lot 1253 | AN AGATE FIGURE OF A BEAST
Estimate value
$ 6 000 – 8 000
AN AGATE FIGURE OF A BEAST

MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 15TH-17TH CENTURY

The beast is shown in a recumbent position with it legs tucked underneath. The stone is of an amber tone with areas of russet inclusion.

2 in. (5 cm.) long, cloth box







Provenance

Acquired in Hong Kong, 1985.
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