Amber Pendant In The Shape Of A Flower, China, Late 19th Century

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Object description :

"Amber Pendant In The Shape Of A Flower, China, Late 19th Century"

Yellow amber pendant from China. It represents a flower. Finely cut, the amber contains inclusions of various plants. It has a braided cord with a handmade Chinese knot for wearing as a pendant. The Chinese knot is a good luck charm. It is thought to have been made in prehistoric times, and became popular during the Tang dynasty (618-907). In Korea, where the technique has been exported, these decorative knots are known as maedeup.

Amber is a fossil resin secreted millions of years ago by conifers and flowering plants. It has been used in jewellery since prehistoric times. Amber is used in China for its medicinal properties.

Late 19th century
Good condition

Dimensions :
Width: 8 cm
Length: 7.6 cm
Cord length: 35.6 cm

Price: 400 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Other
Length: 7,6 cm
Width: 8 cm

Reference: 1384207