Lot 1065 , Two Chinese chalcedony pendants, 19th/20th century, 5.8cm
Two Chinese chalcedony pendants, 19th/20th century, the plaque with banded inclusions, skilfully carved in high relief to a translucent layer at the edge of the stone with bats and squirrels the second as bitter melons with a matching bead, 5.8cm
Estimate £400-600
The bats and grapes, there is abrasion and tiny splinter losses to the carving around the edge, the melon carving is in good condition.
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Sold for £380