(lot of 6) Chinese carved hardstone articles, highlights include: (1) pierced plaque of young boy holding a lotus flower, above a dragon-fish, on a short metal chain, (1) fish-form disc with pierced center, on a metal chain with coral bead, (1) figure of a cicada, (1) amethyst pendant plaque with rabbit and fruit branches; largest stone: approx 3 3/8"l, 1 5/8"w, 194.3 grams total (inclusive of all materials) **Provenance: From the estate of Leslie and Angelyn Smith, Austin, Texas** Start Price: $100.00

01.10.24: In my opinion regarding LOT 190: I note that all items in the lot are fully intact; the cicada is fashioned with two drill holes at the top for stringing as a pendant; the Buddha’s hand fruit carving has several minute, old/ smooth chips to the edge; figural and amethyst carvings with inherent natural fissures; the two items on chains exhibit oxidation to metal; and the fish-form bi has minor surface wear commensurate with the chain rubbing across the surface

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