Lot Essay
Two badgers (shuanghuan) represent a rejoicing couple, or connubial bliss.
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THE PROPERTY OF A NEW ENGLAND COLLECTOR
A SMALL AMBER CARVING OF TWO HUAN (BADGERS)
18TH CENTURY
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A SMALL AMBER CARVING OF TWO HUAN (BADGERS)
18TH CENTURY
The semi-translucent piece of amber is carved in the round and in openwork with two recumbent huan (badgers) facing each other, and with a sprig of lingzhi on the underside.
1¾ in. (4.5 cm.) long, box
18TH CENTURY
The semi-translucent piece of amber is carved in the round and in openwork with two recumbent huan (badgers) facing each other, and with a sprig of lingzhi on the underside.
1¾ in. (4.5 cm.) long, box
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Michael Bass
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