Stone - China - 20th century

A pair of very rare Bowenite Chinese bowls about 1900s, very elegant and finely carved. Ref. Vikipedia: Bowenite is a stone classified as semiprecious, it is hard, 6 on MOH’s scale, Used as jewelry, weapons and other utensils. (Mg3 (OH) O4Si2O5). It is very rare to see a couple of bowls like these, and in such perfect condition. You cannot scratch with a steel blade. A light green olive color. Diameter: 13 cm. Height: 5 cm Two antique Bowenite Chinese bowls Two extraordinary Bowenite Chinese bowls dating from around 1900, very elegant and finely carved. Ref. Vikipedia: Bowenita is a stone classified as semiprecious, it is hard, 6 on MOH’s scale, Used as jewelry, weapons and other utensils. (Mg3(OH)O4Si2O5). It is very rare to see a pair of bowls like these, and in such perfect condition. You cannot scratch with a steel blade. A light olive green color. Diameter: 13 cm. Height: 5 cm.

Estimate:£46.48

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