DESCRIPTION: A carved Chinese malachite sculpture. Features a regal man holding a scroll in his left hand and his right hand along the back of a seated regal woman with a bird motif head piece. finely detailed as seen on the patterns on the figures' clothing. Fitted to a custom reticulated wooden base embellished with gilded meander and cloud wired designs.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/
CIRCA: 19th-20th Ct.
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS:(With Base) H:10.25" L: 7.25" W:2.25"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.