Amber. China, Qing Dynasty 19th cent.
Very small especially finely crafted bottle of honey-colored amber with opaque ocker colored areas on an oval base. On the main side, a very spirited chilong with a long horn and characteristic long tail, also with spirals at the ends. The cosmic flaming pearl across from dragon. On backside is a cloud in ruyi form. Arched lid of amber with bone spoon.
HEIGHT 4,5 CM
From a German collection