.jpg?w=1)
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Details
A SUZHOU AGATE PENDANT
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of irregular rectangular shape, well carved utilizing the natural dark brown markings in the stone on one side with figures and a water buffalo in a landscape with a bridge in the foreground, the reverse with two further figures and a five-character inscription reading bai jian yue gong xian (pilgrimage to the Palace of the Moon) inscribed on a rock, suspended on a silk cord with additional Suzhou agate beads of various shapes
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) long
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of irregular rectangular shape, well carved utilizing the natural dark brown markings in the stone on one side with figures and a water buffalo in a landscape with a bridge in the foreground, the reverse with two further figures and a five-character inscription reading bai jian yue gong xian (pilgrimage to the Palace of the Moon) inscribed on a rock, suspended on a silk cord with additional Suzhou agate beads of various shapes
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) long
Provenance
Gunn-Latchford, Inc., New York, 1965; and by repute from a private collection acquired in Beijing, 1915-1925.
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.