Chinese Carved Amber Gold Mounted Necklace Alabaster The gilt gesso slip

The gilt gesso slip

underscoring the custom-made nature of the suite

Subtle references to the era’s fascination with geometry and colour lend these end tables striking visual appeal

The frames display a precise

Material: Ironwood

Chinese Carved Amber Gold Mounted Necklace Alabaster The gilt gesso slipChina, circa 1880 Amber, the fossilised resin of ancient trees, has held deep cultural and spiritual significance in China for centuries. Prized for its warm golden hues, amber symbolises the "soul" or "life force" in traditional Chinese belief systems. Its natural translucency represents purity and truth, while its reputed healing properties earned it a place in traditional Chinese medicine.