M5824
£9,500
Description
A Chinese chalcedony agate carving of a recumbent horse with two monkeys climbing on its back, each clinging onto its mane, with detailed hair work to the tail, with clever use of the material with the back monkey of a lighter tone.
19th century, circa 1820.
3 1/8 inches, 8 cm long.
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