Asian Art I - 12th November 2014

Lot 176

A fine Chinese agate pendant 18th/19th century

Estimate £5,000 - £8,000

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Description

A fine Chinese agate pendant 18th/19th century, carved with two cats climbing around a large ring, through which a scrolling tendril extends, the stone varying from black to a translucent pale grey, 5cm.

Provenance: formerly the collection of Roy Dorrington, who served in the Diplomatic Service in Australia from 1920-38.