SPECIAL SUMMER AUCTION, 24TH JUNE 2025 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Amber carved bead necklace “Shou”, Qing dynasty
Lot 74.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 200 €
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Description.
Elegant necklace composed of 34 honey-hued spherical amber beads, each finely carved with the character Shou (寿), symbol of longevity, surrounded by floral and geometric motifs. The beads are linked by a braided cord that highlights the warmth and translucency of amber. At the centre is a circular gilt-metal medallion, decorated with floral filigree, with a carved amber bead at its core that harmonises with the overall design. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later.
Bead diameter: 1.3 cm
Weight: 34 g
Provenance:
- Current private collection, London, United Kingdom.
