Description: The material of elegant light red color with shades of dusky-pink. Good surface polish and patina. A small drilling at the top for a cord
China, 18th – 19th century
Cleverly carved using the various color shades in the material to depict a double-gourd surrounded by large wine leaves, its tendrils, and a bat as symbol of luck sitting on top.
Shape: Natural
Weight: 29,3 grams
Dimensions: Height 4,5 cm
Condition: Excellent with two tiny chips and some natural flaws
Provenance: Unite Kingdom private collection
Auction result comparison: ARTS D'ASIE. Sotheby's, 11 DECEMBER 2014, PARIS, lot 43. (for a related coral pendant) The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. Christies, 6 October 2015, lot 59. (for another related coral pendant)
清代”葫蘆與蝙蝠”雕珊瑚墜飾
典雅亮紅,優雅磨光,包漿良好
中國,18世紀至19世紀
品相極好
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