Mid 20th Century Chinese Carnelian Agate of Birds on wooden stand June_2026 5 cm (8 1/2") tall

5 cm (8 1/2") tall

not pressed

This lovely old style decanter

Some glaze crazing noted on base of piece

Sampson Hancock assumed control of the King St business in 1866 and remained as the proprietor until his death in 1898

Mid 20th Century Chinese Carnelian Agate of Birds on wooden stand June_2026 5 cm (8 1/2") tallMid 20th Century Chinese Carnelian Agate of Birds on wooden stand From an estate of a collector who had many world travels c. 1950 Approx 11cms (4 1 3") tall [on wooden stand] Approx 6. 5cms (2 1 2") wide [on wooden stand] Figure is approx 8. 5cms (3 1 3") tall by itself In excellent condition Agate being a natural stone and naturally occurring there is hard smooth edges from carving and natural inclusions in the stone