California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 140 
A RARE PAIR OF AMBER CARVINGS    清 上品無瑕金琥珀一對 共重27克


  • Dimension: L: 1 1/2 in (4 cm) W: 1 3/4 in (3.5 cm) Total Weight: 27 g
  • Estimate From: $3000
  • Estimate To: $4000

Of similar dimensions, one amber carved with a flying five-clawed dragon amidst clouds above pine trees on the side, with a mouse on the opposite corner, symbolizing Chinese idiom “Wang Zi Cheng Long”, to hope for one’ s child to succeed in life. The other amber carved vividly a bunch of grapes with vines, symbolizing to wish for many sons and grandsons. Both amber pieces is deep honey tone with good translucency. Qing Dynasty period