Chinese sculpture in carved pink coral - Birds and...

Precious and refined oriental sculpture from the period, carved entirely by hand from a single block of natural coral, characterized by delicate color nuances ranging from salmon pink to white (coral variety Momo / Angel Skin). The work elegantly develops in width, following the natural growth of the branch. It portrays a traditional naturalistic motif of very high relief and richly pierced: small birds and paradise birds immersed among knotted branches, leaves, and cherry/peach blossoms. The sculpture is complete with its original contemporaneous dark wooden base, finely shaped and carved to fit. • Origin: China • Period: First half of the 20th century (Republican Era / End of the Qing Dynasty) • Coral dimensions: 14 cm (width) x 7 cm (height) • Overall height with base: 8.5 cm • Wooden base dimensions: 6 cm x 3.5 cm • Condition: Very good, fascinating antique patina. Given that this is an extremely minute and fragile antique carving, microscopic and millimetric historical flaws may be present along the edges of petals or leaves, entirely natural and invisible except at high magnification. Tracked professional shipping with reinforced shockproof packaging. Shipping limited exclusively within the European Union (No CITES non-EU).

Estimate:£377.4

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