Chinese Cover Vase Pale Agate Stone Stopper Oval Part Miniature Qing Late 19C

Name: Chinese Cover Vase Pale Agate Stone Stopper Oval Part Miniature Qing Late 19C
SKU: INV4800
Price: 15.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£15.00

Inventory Code: INV4800

Object: Vase Stopper

Material: Pale Agate Stone

Origin: China

Period: Qing

Date: Late 19th Century

Decoration: Smooth polished oval form with carved finial remnants

Marked: Unmarked

Measurements:
Height: 0.8 in / 2.0 cm

Width: 1.6 in / 4.0 cm

Depth: 0.9 in / 2.3 cm

Condition:
FAIR (3/5) - Chipped rim and missing finial. Additional minor surface wear and small scratches consistent with age. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

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DESCRIPTION

Antique Chinese pale agate stone stopper from a miniature covered vase or similar vessel.
Carved in an elongated oval form with a polished translucent finish in soft cream tones.
The underside retains the original fitted insert for mounting into the vessel.
Offered as a replacement part or for restoration of a period Chinese object.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Stone stoppers were commonly used on fine Qing dynasty miniature vessels and decorative containers. Original antique examples are useful for restoration projects and are increasingly difficult to source, particularly in agate and other hardstones.

NOTES

Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.