Agate pendant, Chinese art, 19th century

This agate pendant is a fine example of Chinese art and dates from the 19th century. Crafted from agate, this Chinese art object depicts a butterfly perched on a flowering branch. The carving work on the stone highlights the combined plant and animal motif. The piece measures 7 centimetres in length and 4.5 centimetres in width. It is in very good condition. No attribution to a named artist, no historical provenance, no precise weight and no certificate of authenticity are included in the information provided for this 19th-century pendant.