A CARVED AMBER ‘WARRIORS’ PENDANT, EARLY QING DYNASTY China, 17^th-18^th century

Carved to one side with a general standing in front of his large horse atop a rocky outpost above crashing waves and to the reverse with warriors and bannermen partly obscured by palm leaves, all surrounded by bamboo. Pierced at the top for suspension.

HEIGHT 6.8 cm

Condition: Good condition, appealingly worn, minor nicks, possibly small losses.
Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.

Auction comparison:
Compare a related figural group carved from amber, dated to the 18^th century, at Bonhams, Fine Asian Works of Art, 9 December 2008, San Francisco, lot 5059 (bought-in at an estimate of 5,000-7,000 USD).