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Period: 1920s
China, Brush holder in agate (carnelian) carved with relief decoration, 20th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
China Brush rinse washer in agate (carnelian) carved with relief decoration with flowers
Early 20th century
natural structure in the agate
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Chinese Qing Vintage 1920s Scholar's Objects
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Agate
Antique Chinese Lapis Lazuli Relief Carved Snuff Bottle on Stand c.1920
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese hand carved lapis lazuli snuff bottle, relief carved with a boy figure to one side, and a flying bat to the other side, havin...
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Chinese Qing Vintage 1920s Scholar's Objects
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Lapis Lazuli
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