Lot Essay
The rebus fromed by the monkey and horse, Mang Shang Feng Hou can be translated as "Immediate conference of the rank of Marquis for one's merits"
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A SUZHOU-STYLE AGATE BOTTLE
Of rounded rectangular shape, carved from dark inclusions in the stone with a monkey and a wasp, the monkey atop a running horse under typical Suzhou style clouds, the reverse side with a bird diving towards another bird standing on rockwork--2 3/8in. (6cm.) high, stopper
Of rounded rectangular shape, carved from dark inclusions in the stone with a monkey and a wasp, the monkey atop a running horse under typical Suzhou style clouds, the reverse side with a bird diving towards another bird standing on rockwork--2 3/8in. (6cm.) high, stopper