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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
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TWO CARVED AGATE 'SHOULAO' GROUPS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Both groups skilfully utilise the natural inclusions in the stone. The first depicts Shoulao holding a peach, with his attendant to his side and his hat hung over his back. The reverse is carved with a peach tree, 18th-19th century. The second group is in the form of a rocky mountain and is carved, as the last, with Shoulao, 19th-20th century.
The larger 4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm.) wide
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Both groups skilfully utilise the natural inclusions in the stone. The first depicts Shoulao holding a peach, with his attendant to his side and his hat hung over his back. The reverse is carved with a peach tree, 18th-19th century. The second group is in the form of a rocky mountain and is carved, as the last, with Shoulao, 19th-20th century.
The larger 4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm.) wide
Provenance
Collection of the late Gerard Arnhold (1918-2010).
Special notice
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