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An agate seal paste box and cover (Qianlong mark and period)
£ 17,000.00
Period: Qianlong incised four-character mark with a double square and of the period (1736–96)
Dimensions: 4 cm diameter
Description
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.
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