Description
both of compressed spherical form, the first cleverly carved in relief using the different tones of the stone, to the front face with the He He twins holding a large lotus spray, the reverse with a fisherman looking up towards a swallow; the second of white agate, carved on one side in mid-relief and incorporating the russet inclusions of the stone with an elderly man holding a parasol for a boy pointing at something in the distance (2)
Dimensions
larger one 6cm high (excluding stopper)
Footnote
Provenance:
A private Scottish collection.