It is believed that agate carving has a history of more
than 1,000 years in the city of Fuxin. During the Qing
Dynaty (1644-1911), the agate decorations were
primarily from Fuxin. Fuxin is known as the “City of
Agate”.
Reputated as “Jade Gold”, agate is a symbol of
beauty, happiness, auscpiciousness, riches and
honour.
This delicately carved agate depicts a monk wearing
a flowing robe, holding a reliquary and prayer beads
between his hands. The figure sits on a wooden
stand. Such pieces would have served a decorative
purpose.
