Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate Vase Qing Dynasty

This is a most beautiful Chinese carved carnelian agate vase dating from around 1900, Qing Dynasty. The vase is expertly sculpted in the form of a peony flower with openwork leafy tendrils, the colouration of the carnelian varying from deep warm red to soft peach. The flower vase is in excellent condition save for a couple of ever so tiny nibbles which are hard to see. It has a delightful warm colouration and has been wonderfully carved, with great skill and expertise This beautiful vase stands 10cm tall by 12cm in diameter. Provenance: This excellent and rare piece was acquired from a good London collector of tasteful Chinese artefacts.