Description: Amber of dark chestnut color, translucent quality, smooth surface polish
China, Qing Dynasty
This figural amber plaque is carved in openwork and depicts an immortal or dignitary, holding a scroll inscribed ‘Tianguan cifu’ (= Heavenly blessing). A mythical beast is surmounting the figure.
Shape: Flattened, figural shape with small holes for suspension or mounting
Dimensions: 6,5 cm (height), 3,8 cm (length), 0,3 cm (width)
Condition: Good condition with fine hand patina
Provenance: Old Austrian Private collection, assembled in the 1930s to early 1950s
清代琥珀雕“仙人像”
品相良好,包漿細膩
奧地利私人老收藏,上世紀三十年代至五十年代間購入