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An agate hanging baluster vase and cover
19th century
the smoky blue-grey stone with some dark natural flaws and carved in low relief around the body with a wide band of taotie below pendent stiff leaves at the neck, the arched handle joined to two loops at the neck by a five-link chain at each side and the domed cover surmounted by a Buddhistic lion -- 10 7/8in. (27.7cm.) high, wood stand with metal hook for suspension.
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19th century
the smoky blue-grey stone with some dark natural flaws and carved in low relief around the body with a wide band of taotie below pendent stiff leaves at the neck, the arched handle joined to two loops at the neck by a five-link chain at each side and the domed cover surmounted by a Buddhistic lion -- 10 7/8in. (27.7cm.) high, wood stand with metal hook for suspension.
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