A RARE CHINESE AGATE BOWL, QIANLONG MARK POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD (1735 - 1796)

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A RARE CHINESE AGATE BOWL, QIANLONG MARK POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD (1735 - 1796) Its glistening surface left unadorned but for natural inclusions of peach and blood-red, the present bowl is an extraordinary example of true Qianlong's taste. While agate was likely first embraced by the Qing court out of necessity in the face of disrupted jade trade routes, it soon became embraced in its own right as a much sought-after carving material. The present piece is both understated and remarkable in equal measure; its undecorated surface left free to highlight the beauty of the stone itself. For a similar agate bowl, see Sotheby's London, 6/11/2025, lot 86. 11.5cm diameter PROVENANCE: A private collection, Melbourne.

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