(lot of 22) Chinese carved hardstone items, including: (10) hair pins, various coloration and designs, (5) dragon hooks, (1) fish-form toggle/ pendant, (1) plaque in the form of a dragon contorting around dagger (2) buckles, (one) with carved chilong, the other comprising of interlocking rings, (3) small dagger/ sword carvings, longest: 5.75"l, 0.5"w; smallest: 0.75"h, 0.5"w, 1/8"d; 1.1lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Leslie and Angelyn Smith, Austin, Texas** **PLEASE NOTE: All of the hardstone figures in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have small chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.** Start Price: $100.00

1.1.24-In my opinion regarding LOT: 291-The group are overall intact with some small noted typical minute roughness/chipping, a few react under UV light, I note possible repair to one hook at head, see images under UV light, the pierced piece may be missing elements it also fluoresces, please view the numerous images via the WeTransfer link below (if the link is not live, please cut and paste)

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