Two hardstone plaques of mirror shape
Two hardstone plaques of mirror shape
The larger of circular format, carved on both sides with young dragons standing in high relief against the flat surfaces, the pale greenish-white matrix showing extensive russet staining, and supported in gray hardstone stand shaped as a recumbent beast; the second plaque of cloudy white color, carved with a landscape in delicate raised relief on one circular face rising from a reticulated lotus and tendril base, with reticulated wood stand.
17 1/4in (44cm) height with stand of first plaque (4).
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Two hardstone plaques of mirror shape
The larger of circular format, carved on both sides with young dragons standing in high relief against the flat surfaces, the pale greenish-white matrix showing extensive russet staining, and supported in gray hardstone stand shaped as a recumbent beast; the second plaque of cloudy white color, carved with a landscape in delicate raised relief on one circular face rising from a reticulated lotus and tendril base, with reticulated wood stand.
17 1/4in (44cm) height with stand of first plaque (4).
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