A 'SUZHOU' CARVED AGATE PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, relief carved with Shoulao atop a double-gourd, bearing a branch from the peach tree above, the reverse with two monkeys seated beneath a towering, gnarled pine and relief carved poetic inscription, with incised detailing and the stone with inclusions in shades of brown incorporated within the imagery, fitted with a gilt metal bail

Y. F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 1978.

With minor wear throughout, a minute chip to the edge of one leaf, and a possible flake chip to the smaller monkey's chin.
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