Ensemble de quatre cendriers en malachite

de taille et de forme variées, l'un avec deux chevaux en bronze doré, l'autre avec des ours en bronze doré ; on y joint un cendrier en porcelaine imitant la malachite

Illustration is accurate. Minor scratches throughout the surface due to the handling and natural crevaces of the stones. Gilding with wear on the more exposed areas. Good overall condition.
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