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A RARE TWO-TONE AMBER CARVING OF
SQUIRRELS AND GRAPES
18TH-19TH CENTURY

The amber is fnely carved with two squirrels
climbing amidst a ripe stem of grapes,
encircled by leaves and vines. The amber is
of a mottled yellowish-orange color on the
exterior, and is of an even pale yellowish-
brown color on the interior.
31 in (7.8 cm.) long, wood stand, box

$2,000-3,000

PROVENANCE:

Property from the Lai Family Collection.
清十八/十九世紀
琥珀雕「捷報豐收」擺件

(alternate view)

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