Two Chinese Carved Stone Lidded Urns

20th century, the first a carved opal in the form of cherry blossoms with birds, set in a hardwood stand; the second of carved agate with flower blossoms meticulously carved from the colored veins of the stone, set in a custom hardwood stand.

Taller 6.25 in.

Collection of Lady Constance L. Smigiel, Charlotte, North Carolina

Break and repair to two agate flowers, and small break and repair at base; fracture to back of opal urn (possibly natural).