A LARGE CHINESE AGATE 'SCHOLAR' PENDANT AND AN AGATE 'MONKEY' CARVING, 19TH-20TH CENTURY
The large agate pendant is carved in relief with a scholar beneath a pine branch and a bat in flight. The second agate is carved as two small monkeys climbing on a large melon.
The scholar pendant: 23⁄8 in. (6 cm.) long
Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.
Provenance
Acquired in the mid-20th century in Asia, then by descent within the family.
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The large agate pendant is carved in relief with a scholar beneath a pine branch and a bat in flight. The second agate is carved as two small monkeys climbing on a large melon.
The scholar pendant: 23⁄8 in. (6 cm.) long
Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.
Provenance
Acquired in the mid-20th century in Asia, then by descent within the family.