VINTAGE FLYING BATS CARVING ON PETRIFIED ANTLER, STUNNING DETAIL, WORK
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:197209 | Region of Origin: Asia |
| Maker: Hand-made | Age: Unknown |
| Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original | Primary Material: Antler |
Old carving of two bats in flight, appears to be made of petrified antler, exact origin is unknown, but likely China or Japan.
Bats are a very significant part of the myths and deities lore of China, they are a symbol of good fortune or luck.
It is beautifully carved with great detail, no signatures or marks can be seen.
It measures approx. 4.25" x 1.5" x .5" weight is 52.9 grams.
Exact age is unknown, but it is at least 40 years old, part of a group of Asian artif...acts from a collector's estate.
There are several tiny holes at the top, purpose is not known, it was possibly fastened to something at one time.
The amulet is in very fine estate condition.
Offered 'as found'.
Bats are a very significant part of the myths and deities lore of China, they are a symbol of good fortune or luck.
It is beautifully carved with great detail, no signatures or marks can be seen.
It measures approx. 4.25" x 1.5" x .5" weight is 52.9 grams.
Exact age is unknown, but it is at least 40 years old, part of a group of Asian artif...acts from a collector's estate.
There are several tiny holes at the top, purpose is not known, it was possibly fastened to something at one time.
The amulet is in very fine estate condition.
Offered 'as found'.
