A CARVED SHADOW AGATE ‘CRANE AND PINE TREE’ PENDANT, QING DYNASTY
A CARVED SHADOW AGATE ‘CRANE AND PINE TREE’ PENDANT, QING DYNASTY
Agate
China, late Qing dynasty
The carved agate pendant of rounded, flattened rectangular shape, with the natural inclusions of the stone utilized to depict a crane flying above a pine tree with a visible moon above swirling clouds. Interestingly, the crane appears like a butterfly when viewed from a distance. Attached to a cord with a coral bead.
Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.1 CM (H x L)
Condition: Very good condition
Provenance: French private collection