China, 1644-1912. Of compact shape with the head turning backwards, the hooves well positioned to the underside, the eyes inked black. The fine, barely translucent baltic amber of a superb golden color and a nice, naturally grown patina.Provenance: Collection of Ted Adameck, thence by descent in the same family. Ted Adameck (1924-2019) was a legendary collector of Netsuke, active for many decades, operating two antique shops in Honolulu and writing countless articles and books on the subject as well as many others on Asian art and culture.Condition: Excellent condition with minor old wear. Two small holes to base for suspension like a Netsuke and two character-signature probably added later.Weight: 16.0 gDimensions: Length 4.6 cm清代琥珀麒麟 中國,1644-1912年。隨形而雕,麒麟頭向後轉,前蹄恰好位於下方,眼睛呈黑色。 精美、幾乎不透明的波羅的海琥珀,具有超凡的金色和漂亮的自然生長的包漿。 來源:Ted Adameck收藏, 自此同一家族世代相傳。Ted Adameck (1924-2019) 是Netsuke的傳奇收藏家,活躍了幾十年,在檀香山經營兩家古董店,寫了無數有關該主題的文章和書籍,以及許多其他有關亞洲藝術和文化的文章。 品相:狀況極佳,舊磨損少。 有兩個小孔可用於懸掛或用作Netsuke,底部可見兩個刻字,可能是後來加的。 重量:16.0 克 尺寸:長4.6 厘米