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An agate figure of a badger — An agate figure of a badger, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century 清十八至十九世紀 瑪瑙臥獾

An agate figure of a badger

An agate figure of a badger, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century 清十八至十九世紀 瑪瑙臥獾

This agate figure of a badger from the Qing dynasty (18th-19th century) represents Chinese decorative arts and lapidary craftsmanship. The carved semi-precious stone figure demonstrates the sophistication of Chinese sculptural traditions during this period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 497

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An agate figure of a badger, An agate figure of a badger, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century 清十八至十九世紀 瑪瑙臥獾

This agate figure of a badger from the Qing dynasty (18th-19th century) represents Chinese decorative arts and lapidary craftsmanship. The carved semi-precious stone figure demonstrates the sophistication of Chinese sculptural traditions during this period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Brown, Animal, 18th-19th Century, Sculpture, Traditional, Qing Dynasty, Decorative, Agate Carving, Badger, Chinese