OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2016
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AN AGATE CRANE

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

LENGTH: 7.6CM

The crane is of a flattened pebble shape with finely rendered feathers. The legs are tucked under the body and its head turned back clutching a twig bearing fruiting peaches in its beak. The stone is of a pale warm honey colour with natural reddish russet inclusions. The crown of the crane is of a translucent deep red tone.

PROVENANCE
A Private Washington DC, USA Collection

清十八世紀 瑪瑙仙鶴桃紋把件