Description:
AN AMBER FIGURE OF A FISHERMAN, QING
China, 1780-1880. The man holding his latest catch - a huge fish - in both hands, seeming to exclaim his joy about his recent success. He wears a traditional cap as well as a vest that reveals his bare belly.
Provenance: Collection of the late Gerard Arnhold (1918-2010), philanthropist, collector and supporter of the Oriental Museum Durham for many years.
Condition: Good condition with fine patina, some natural flaws in the material, old wear, minor abrasions and a few tiny fleabites here and there.
Weight: 41.2 grams
Dimensions: Height 6 cm
The opaque amber is of an intense, golden-brown and almost flawless color. Rare!
清代琥珀雕漁夫
中國,1780-1880。漁夫手持一條大錦魚,面露歡愉,身著傳統衣服,袒胸露腹。
來源:已故Gerard Arnhold(1918-2010)收藏;Gerard Arnhold曾是慈善家、Durham東方博物館多年的收藏家和支持者。
品相:品相良好,包漿細膩,琥珀裏有些天然裂縫,舊時磨損,局部有輕微擦傷和小磕損。
重量:41.2 克
尺寸:高6 厘米