Asian Auction, Session 1

December 03, 2012

LOT 171

Lot 171

Shadow Agate Pendant, 19th Century

Shadow Agate Pendant, 19th Century
Lot 171 Details
Shadow Agate Pendant, 19th Century

With a monkey and two bats flanking either side of the gourd, an inscription carved along the front, a vine spiraling on the back, dark brown inclusions throughout
height 2" — 5 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $3,840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Shadow Agate Pendant, 19th Century
  • Shadow Agate Pendant, 19th Century
Provenance:

Lots 167-176: Chinese Works of Art from a Japanese Family
Acquired by the president of an American-Japanese trading company during the first-half of the 20th Century. They specialized in importing and exporting goods from China and locations Tokyo, Yokohama, and Karuizawa Thence by descent within the family and brought to Canada in 1979.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 171
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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