Description: Striped agate. China, 19th/20th century
Almost circular in form, exactingly smoothened and polished. Here, the beauty of the mineral’s grain stands in the foreground, the aesthetic play of the stripes, circles and inclusions. The color ranges from an opaque ocher yellow to whitish or brown nuances. Large circles framed by lines and mysterious fluctuations in the recesses, with one part resembling a bottle gourd. The stopper provides a nice contrast – light-gray with a bluish hue – and features a spoon.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.2 CM
Condition: Very good condition with some minimal signs of wear and use, such as some minor chips on the foot rim and the lip
Provenance: From the collection of Helmut Longin, Austria