Carved Chinese Malachite Emperors
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DESCRIPTION: A pair of carved Chinese malachite sculptures of a regal emperor and empress. Designed with malachite tiles engraved with intricate dragon motifs along with traditional Chinese designs and patterns. The smiling emperor is seen holding a sheathed sword and grasping his malachite beaded necklace in his left hand. The empress is seen holding a scepter in her right hand and a vine in the left hand as she smiles, gazing ahead of her. Both are finished with custom reticulated wooden bases garnished with gilded wiring.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/
CIRCA: 19th-Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS:WITH BASES (Emperor) H:22" L:7" W:4.25" (Empress) H:22.5" L:6.25" W:4.25"
CONDITION:Good age appropriate condition. Minor loose malachite tiles as well as chips. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/
CIRCA: 19th-Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS:WITH BASES (Emperor) H:22" L:7" W:4.25" (Empress) H:22.5" L:6.25" W:4.25"
CONDITION:Good age appropriate condition. Minor loose malachite tiles as well as chips. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
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Carved Chinese Malachite Emperors
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