Amber Fasting Plaque

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Beeswax Abstinence Plaque Carved from natural beeswax with warm texture and natural tone, this regular thin plaque is smoothly and delicately polished in the typical shape of Qing Dynasty imperial abstinence plaques, with soft antique patina. It is 0.9cm thick, 5.7cm long, 3.6cm wide and weighs 17g. Abstinence plaques were important ritual artifacts in the Qing imperial court. Beeswax is warm and rare in material. Small and exquisite in shape, this plaque carries ancient ritual culture and enjoys dual collection value as an organic gem and folk cultural relic.

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0.9 x 5.7 x 3.6 cm

Weight

17 g

Amber Fasting Plaque

Lot 0600

Estimate $2,000-$4,000Jul 4, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

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