A Group of Eight Chinese Silver-Inlaid and Carve

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A Group of Eight Chinese Silver-Inlaid and Carved Agarwood Cups Accompanied by Fitted Case, 19th century Marks: with silver mark to interior 2-3/8 x 2-1/8 x 2-1/4 inches (6.0 x 5.4 x 5.7 cm) (each, approximately) comprising eight tapered cylindrical agarwood cups, each deeply carved in relief with continuous figural and landscape scenes, the rims and interiors left smooth, the dark aromatic wood with rich natural grain, accompanied by a fitted two-tier wood case Agarwood (chenxiang ??), also known as aloeswood or eaglewood, is among the most prized aromatic woods in Asia. Formed when trees of the genus Aquilaria produce a fragrant resin in response to injury or fungal infection, the resulting dense, resin-impregnated heartwood has been valued for centuries for its rich fragrance. In China, agarwood was highly esteemed by scholars and the imperial court alike, where it was burned as incense, carved into devotional objects and scholar's utensils, and fashioned into luxury works of art. Its rarity, pleasant aroma, and richly figured grain made it a favored material for finely carved cups, brush pots, and other objects intended for the scholar's studio. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"

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