Lot Essay
See the agate bird finial of similar date included in the exhibition, Chinese Jade Animals, op. cit., no. 56
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AN UNUSUAL AGATE FIGURE OF A BIRD
EASTERN HAN DYNASTY
The mottled amber and russet stone carved to depict a seated bird with long neck, the head facing forward, with small beak, elegant crest and lightly incised eyes and beak, the plump diamond-shaped body with circular plugs beneath each wing in front of the tail, with a circular ring at the base of the neck for suspension
1 7/8in. (4.8cm.) long
EASTERN HAN DYNASTY
The mottled amber and russet stone carved to depict a seated bird with long neck, the head facing forward, with small beak, elegant crest and lightly incised eyes and beak, the plump diamond-shaped body with circular plugs beneath each wing in front of the tail, with a circular ring at the base of the neck for suspension
1 7/8in. (4.8cm.) long