Agate Pure-Gold-Wrapped Cup

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An agate cup with the rim and edges wrapped in pure gold. The agate grain is magnificent and the gold bright ?? a Liao noble's cup. H 4.5 cm, Mouth diameter 6.8 cm, 57 g.

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Agate Pure-Gold-Wrapped Cup

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Estimate $1,000-$6,000Oct 11, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT

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