Lotus flower shaped cup carved from natural orange-red agate

Descriptio Carved from a natural reddish-orange carnelian agate, following the undulating, veined contours of an open lotus petal, with a high polish that enhances the translucency and richness of the agate’s mineral inclusions. It can be used as a cup or small vase, and is sometimes referred to as a brush washer in Chinese literary tradition. Carnelian. China. Qing Dynasty. 19th century. Height 5.5 cm x diameter 14.5 cm. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: no import duties apply within the EU. Export permit from the country of origin may be required.

Estimate:$897.77

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