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Carved Yellow Agate Washer in the Shape of a Melon

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A bronze incense burner and cover

A bronze incense burner and cover
Rising from high zui dragon feet, the rectangular body flanked with tapering handles, each side...

A Cloisonne-Enamel Silver-Mounted Burl Wood Snuff Bottle

A Cloisonne-Enamel Silver-Mounted Burl Wood Snuff Bottle
Of compressed form with flat lip and flat foot, the main sides of the burl wood bottle contained...

A Gold-Splashed Bronze Tripod Censer

A Gold-Splashed Bronze Tripod Censer
The deep, waisted body raised on three elephant-head supports and set with a pair of angular loop...

Qing Dynasty
Length: 12.5cm

The washer is in a smooth, translucent yellow, showing the concentric rings found in natural agate. It is carved into a melon shape, complete with stems, flowers and leaves. The realistic rendering offers aesthetic interest.
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