Mid 20th Century Chinese Carnelian Agate of Birds on wooden stand June_2026 due to his use of

due to his use of the military to first acquire

Some glaze crazing noted on base of piece

Minor base rim edge chip/blemish that doesn't detract from display

The Bird with Tail Up version was the first version of this figure

This trio by it's early D number and excellent use of colour tones

Mid 20th Century Chinese Carnelian Agate of Birds on wooden stand June_2026 due to his use ofMid 20th Century Chinese Carnelian Agate of Birds on wooden stand From an estate of a collector who had many world travels c. 1950 Approx 11cms (4 1 3") tall [on wooden stand] Approx 6. 5cms (2 1 2") wide [on wooden stand] Figure is approx 8. 5cms (3 1 3") tall by itself In excellent condition Agate being a natural stone and naturally occurring there is hard smooth edges from carving and natural inclusions in the stone