A PAIR OF CHINESE SMALL AGATE 'CHRYSANTHEMUM' BOXES AND COVERS
19TH CENTURY
Each well hollowed and carved as a chrysanthemum flower head, the cover with a central circular hatched roundel from which narrow petals radiate, the box with similar petals, the stones of even, translucent, pale creamy tones, with a few very small caramel inclusions
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) diameter, wood stands (2)
A PAIR OF CHINESE SMALL AGATE 'CHRYSANTHEMUM' BOXES AND COVERS
19TH CENTURY
Each well hollowed and carved as a chrysanthemum flower head, the cover with a central circular hatched roundel from which narrow petals radiate, the box with similar petals, the stones of even, translucent, pale creamy tones, with a few very small caramel inclusions
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) diameter, wood stands (2)
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