Pair of Chinese Carved Agate Quail Lidded Container, Life-Sized, Custom Stand

Description

Pair of Chinese Carved Agate (Life Sized) Quail, Finely Detailed, as Lidded Box (Container) on Custom Wood Stand
Features
Description: Carved life-sized quail as lidded box or container
Age: 20th c. (probably)
Mark: No
Material: Agate
Motif: A seated, life-sized quail with head turned to side and slightly opened beak.
Agate bases: The matching agate bases is carved with surrounding feathers and detailed feet
Colors: Red, white, yellow, gray, and russet
Wood stands: Cut to fit carved agate base, which comprises the quail's belly and feet
Provenance: Private collection
Condition
Excellent to very good condition. No chips or hairlines. One quail shows a natural agate indentation presents as a small circular pattern on a single feather on the quail's right flank -- see photos.
Dimensions (Approximate)
Quail: 5.25" (Height, not including stand) x 7" (Wide) x 3.75" (Deep)
Wood stand: 1.25" (Height) x 7.25" (Wide) x 4.25" (Deep)
Weight of the two carved sculpture (agate top and base): 4 lb 3 oz.
Weight of the two wood stand:  12 oz.
Total weight: 5 lb. 1 oz.
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