AN UNUSUAL DENDRITIC 'MACARONI' AGATE BOTTLE

1750-1860

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AN UNUSUAL DENDRITIC 'MACARONI' AGATE BOTTLE
1750-1860
Of rounded-rectangular shape, the well-hollowed stone of grayish-honey tone with dense patches of opaque dark brown, green and white on one side, stopper
2¼in. (5.7cm.) high

Provenance

Hilda Somers Collection, acquired prior to 1952.

Lot Essay

This unusual agate combines areas of so-called 'macaroni agate' with the dendritic green markings common to 'moss agate,' which, together with the areas of honey-colored chalcedony, allow for some striking interpretations of the design.

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