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Good Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate Vase Qing Dynasty
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Good Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate Vase Qing Dynasty

19th century
Description

This is a beautiful Chinese carved carnelian agate vase dating from around 1900, Qing Dynasty. The vase is expertly sculpted in the form of a peony flower with openwork leafy tendrils, the colouration of the carnelian varying from deep warm red to soft peach. The flower vase is in excellent condition save for a couple of ever so tiny nibbles which are hard to see. It has a delightful warm colouration and has been wonderfully carved, with great skill and expertise.

This beautiful vase stands 10 cms tall by 12 cms in diameter.

Provenance: This excellent and rare piece was acquired from a good London collector of tasteful Chinese artefacts.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Carnelian Agate Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223803
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This is a beautiful Chinese carved carnelian agate vase dating from around 1900, Qing Dynasty.
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The vase is expertly sculpted in the form of a peony flower with openwork leafy tendrils, the colouration of the carnelian varying from deep warm red to soft peach.
Rams Head Antiques

The flower vase is in excellent condition save for a couple of ever so tiny nibbles which are hard to see. It has a delightful warm colouration and has been wonderfully carved, with great skill and expertise.

fig 1. A hand-carved Chinese carnelian agate vase rendered in translucent burnt orange and red stone with organic floral petal relief.
fig 1. Good Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate Vase Qing Dynasty

This beautiful vase stands 10 cms tall by 12 cms in diameter.

Provenance: This excellent and rare piece was acquired from a good London collector of tasteful Chinese artefacts.

UK insured delivery is £15

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Carnelian Agate Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223803
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Archive I A hand-carved Chinese carnelian agate vase rendered in translucent burnt orange and red stone with organic floral petal relief. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Good Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate Vase Qing Dynasty

Archive II A hand-carved Chinese carnelian agate vase rendered in translucent burnt orange and red stone with organic floral petal relief. View II
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A hand-carved Chinese carnelian agate vase rendered in translucent burnt orange and red stone with organic floral petal relief.
Good Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate Vase Qing Dynasty
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A hand-carved Chinese carnelian agate vase rendered in translucent burnt orange and red stone with organic floral petal relief.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialCarnelian, Agate, Hardstone
  • ColourBurnt Orange
  • MotifsFloral petal rim, Relief leaf carving, Translucent banding
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Carnelian agate vases are decorative vessels carved from semi-precious chalcedony quartz during the Qing dynasty, featuring organic or floral motifs sculpted into the natural, translucent stone.

Lapidary craftsmen utilised abrasive sands, rotary drills, and steel tools to hand-carve the naturally banded orange and red agate into high-relief forms.

Authentication relies on identifying hand-tooling marks under magnification, smooth internal polishing, period-appropriate motif execution, and un-dyed natural colour variation.

These compact stone pieces serve as accent objects on console tables, open shelving, or lit display cabinets where ambient light highlights the translucency of the material.

Clean gently using a soft-bristled brush with lukewarm water and mild soap, drying thoroughly with a lint-free cloth while avoiding ultrasonic cleaners and rapid thermal changes.
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