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Asian Art in London
29 October - 7 November 2009

13. An Agate Seal Paste Box and Cover

Qianlong incised four-character mark with a double square and of the period (1736–96)

The box and cover is of compressed spherical shape and stands on a circular, slightly recessed base. The translucent, well-polished stone has an attractive greyish brown tone with some subtle inclusions.

4 cm. diam.

Lot 13: An Agate Seal Paste Box and Cover
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Lot 13: An Agate Seal Paste Box and Cover


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