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Group of carvings of peach stones
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Small carvings in openwork, such as the peach stones illustrated here, allow craftsmen to display skill and workmanship.
These small carvings depict lively scenes of the zoological and natural world. Every scene is executed with great precision and is carved out of the small area of a half-stone of a peach.
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- Online ID: 000-100-103-437-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland A.1894.244
- Date: 19th century
- Material: Peach stone
Carving - Dimensions: 10 mm H x 21 mm L x 16 mm W
- What: Carving
- Subject: Ivory
- Who:
- Where: China
- Event:
- Description: Peach stone delicately carved in an open design, oval, and one of six: China
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