Mid 20th Century Chinese Carnelian Agate of Birds on wooden stand June_2026 Finding a better early example

Finding a better early example of this piece will take a lot of searching - and a fair bit more total spend

The Bird with Tail Up version was the first version of this figure

not pressed

Sampson Hancock assumed control of the King St business in 1866 and remained as the proprietor until his death in 1898

Mid 20th Century Chinese Carnelian Agate of Birds on wooden stand June_2026 Finding a better early exampleMid 20th Century Chinese Carnelian Agate of Birds on wooden stand From an estate of a collector who had many world travels c. 1950 Approx 11cms (4 1 3") tall [on wooden stand] Approx 6. 5cms (2 1 2") wide [on wooden stand] Figure is approx 8. 5cms (3 1 3") tall by itself In excellent condition Agate being a natural stone and naturally occurring there is hard smooth edges from carving and natural inclusions in the stone