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Lotus-shaped cup carved from natural orange-red agate
Carved…
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1291
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Lotus-shaped cup carved from natural orange-red agate
Carved…
See original version (Spanish)
Estimate €600 - €1,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Lotus-shaped cup carved from natural orange-red agate
Carved from natural reddish-orange carnelian agate, following the undulating, veined contours of an open lotus petal, with a high polish that enhances the translucency and richness of the agate’s mineral inclusions. It can be used as a cup or small vase, and is sometimes referred to as a brush washer in Chinese literary tradition. Carnelian. China. Qing Dynasty. 19th century. Height 5.5 cm x diameter 14.5 cm. Item held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale
GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
Auction location
Auction time
07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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