A Rare Russian, Hardstone Agate, Gold ,Jade and Ruby eyed Be...

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£2,200 - £2,600

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A Rare Russian, Hardstone Agate, Gold ,Jade and Ruby eyed Bear. Hardstone carving of a seated bear with paw raised, the bear is carved from agate and the teeth and tongue are from white jade and rhodochrosite. Where the eyes are Rubies.

DATE: c. 20th century

NOTES: The bear has a catoon style about the depiction and as such is less realistic than earlier carvings by the famous houses of Russia and Europe in the 19th century. However it is still a great piece non-the-less.
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:
Height 12 cm;
Width 9.5 cm
841g weight.
CONDITION: It's is good condition - no visible damage.

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Auction Date:
29th Aug 23 at 10am BST

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