Asian Art | October 30, 2024
Wed, Oct 30, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 556
Two Chinese Carved Quartz Chop Seals With Dragons
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
early 20th century, carved caramel colored agate with multiple writhing dragons, 1-1/2 x 1-3/8 x 1-3/8 in.; white hardstone with sitting lion figure, 1-7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.
Provenance: Dr. Stanley Sherman Burns, St. Louis, Missouri; by descent
Note: both items test at quartz on the Presidium Gem Tester II
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Dr. Stanley Sherman Burns, St. Louis, Missouri; by descent
both with micro abrasions to surfaces, dust layers in carving details, red ink staining within character carvings on base, staining to sides at base of lion chop
