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Lot Essay
The current lot is a fascinating example of a highly-evolved artform in China, the carving of wood and other organic materials.
In the current lot, the craftsmen painstakingly carved each single bead with a figure in a garden or studio setting, surrounded by either animals or plants, and also incorporated a at least two characters into each bead. The characters are the names of famous historical and mythical figures in Chinese folklore. A list of the one hundred and eight figures identified in the current necklace accompanies the lot.
In the current lot, the craftsmen painstakingly carved each single bead with a figure in a garden or studio setting, surrounded by either animals or plants, and also incorporated a at least two characters into each bead. The characters are the names of famous historical and mythical figures in Chinese folklore. A list of the one hundred and eight figures identified in the current necklace accompanies the lot.