THE ROCK CRYSTAL: This hard stone has always been highly sought after for crafting art objects. In the West, from Renaissance to the 18th century, it was his golden age. Louis XIV adored this stone and you can admire some pieces of his collection at the Louvre a Paris. IN CHINA, its apogee was during the Manchous dynasty of the Qing (1644-1911). Some call this translucent stone "Water Jade" - Under the Qing, it experienced a golden age with the production of refined imperial objects in the workshops of the Forbidden City. Superbe rock Crystal snuff bottle sculpted in the yellow vein with fish and engraved aquatic plants and other side with pavillon Rustic Crystal master 1750/1820

Two Mandarin ducks pairing in rock crystal - China 19th century

Rock crystal covered vase carved with a dragon hunting the pearl and a phoenix. The handles with movable rings at the head of an elephant. And the taking of the lotus flower cover China 18/19th century H 12cm

Large bird of prey made of smoked and amethysated rock crystal, resting on a rock China 19th century (carved wooden stand) H with stand 39cm

Figure representing a slightly citrinné rock crystal Bixiu - China 18/19th century Dim 11cm - 5.5cm Wooden stand

Carved rock crystal covered vase in the shape of a jug with a spout shaped like a bird’s head China 19em siécle Posterior bronze mount adorned with bunches of grapes. H 17cm

Carved rock crystal vase, the polylobed body, budai leaning against the foot and collar, the handles in the shape of stylized dragons. China around 1900 The collar rimmed with gold in the shape of a lingzhi H 13.6cm

Rock crystal box featuring a rabbit jumping over the waves ecumantes - China 19th century