{"product_id":"chinese-carved-amber-necklace-with-luohan-heads-and-figural-pendant-c-1870","title":"Chinese carved amber necklace with luohan heads and figural pendant, c. 1870","description":"Chinese amber necklace composed of eighteen individually carved heads representing luohan, separated by spherical spacer beads and terminating in a sculptural pendant with a small figural group. The lively carving shows expressive and occasionally grotesque facial features typical of traditional Chinese depictions of the Eighteen Luohan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe amber shows attractive natural variation from deep cognac and reddish tones to lighter honey hues, with internal clouding and inclusions visible within the translucent material. Such amber was historically imported into China and widely used by Chinese craftsmen during the Qing dynasty.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNecklaces incorporating eighteen carved heads refer symbolically to the Eighteen Luohan of Chinese Buddhist tradition and are particularly appealing to collectors for the individuality of each carved head and the warm colour of the amber.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\nLength folded: 36 cm (14.17″)\u003cbr\u003e\nLength extended: approximately 72 cm (28.35″)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 107 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nGood antique condition. No visible major damage or repairs observed in the carved amber elements.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nFully tracked and insured delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nCarefully packed using appropriate materials.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study all photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\nQuestions are welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882023571786,"sku":"B1678","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7908867207_ere1.jpg?v=1785890042","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/chinese-carved-amber-necklace-with-luohan-heads-and-figural-pendant-c-1870","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}