清乾隆 瑪瑙交龍鈕鐘

the veined stone of variegated brown colour figured with cream streaks, carved in the form of an archaistic bronze bell, of deep 'U' form with an undulating lipped border, the exterior incised with a band of interlocked 'C' scrolls suspending cicada lappets, below a raised double-rope fillet and a pair of addorsed chilong forming the handle, suspended to a small carved agate chain, carved wood stand

There is a natural calcified vein inside the bell with an associated tiny hairline in the stone. There are two tiny nicks to the edge of the bell on one side and another minute nick further away along the edge. Otherwise the bell and stand are in good condition.
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