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This is a striking Chinese Agate vase hand carved in Hu shape and coming complete with its original matching lid. This precious artwork is dating back to the 19th century and shows beautiful high relief decor and superior surface polishing.

This artwork comes from the collection of King George I of the Hellenes. It was sold through Christies, London in the legendary sale that took place in January 2007. We have written proof of this provenance – serious buyers are invited to contact us for more information.

SPECIFICATIONS:
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China.

DATE: 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Comes from the collection of King George I of the Hellenes, sold though Christies London in January 2007.

MATERIAL: Agate.

MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE: Very fine hand carving. Consist of two parts - the vase and the lid.

CONDITION: Very good ORIGINAL as found condition with little chips to rim of the lid. Natural inclusions. NO RESTORATION! Please wait for all pictures to load as they illustrate the condition very accurately. For more information about our condition reports, please see our terms of business, as stated in the grey section of this listing.

SIZE: Height including the lid is 7.5 inches. (szasia0908 100sz - iza2008)

SHIPPING: Shipping cost within Europe (All 25 European Union countries, Israel and Switzerland) is US $ 38.50. Shipping cost to the USA and Canada is US $ 48.50 including professional packing (US / Canada customs and duties not included). Shipping cost to Asia, Australia, and New Zealand is US $ 58.50 including professional packing (customs and duties not included). Shipment cost to all other countries upon request. Insurance is required - please read our shipping terms stated in the grey section of this listing.

This 19th century lidded Agate vase shows an appealing Hu shape and has a smoky light pink color. It boasts few dark red natural inclusions which partly have been cleverly adapted for the imagery.

Stretching around the central body of the vessel we see dragons in fight for the Lingzhi mushroom, a traditional Chinese longevity symbol. The dragon motif is repeated at the shoulder handles where rings are also delicately carved. Finally a lion sits on top of the removable lid completing the parade of mythical beings.

The depictions have been carved in high relief and the polishing is of superior quality. The subtle pink color and the translucent quality of the material add even further to the elegance of this 19th century master carving.

George I, King of the Hellenes (1845 - 1913) was King of Greece from 1863 to 1913. Originally a Danish prince, when only 17 years old he was elected King by the Greek National Assembly, which had deposed the former King Otto. His nomination was both suggested and supported by the Great Powers (the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the Second French Empire and the Russian Empire).

As the first monarch of the new Greek dynasty, his 50-year reign (the longest in modern Greek history) was characterized by territorial gains as Greece established its place in pre-World War I Europe. Two weeks short of the fiftieth anniversary of his accession, and during the First Balkan War, he was assassinated.

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