清 墨白玉巧雕瑞獸把件

well worked in the form of two mythical beasts, one depicted recumbent with a smaller one clambering atop it, the large one portrayed with a bifurcated tail, the small one with a long tail curling upwards, the black inclusions skilfully utilised to render the small mythical beast

The carving is in overall good condition. There are expected insignificant nibbles to the extremities.
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