Large amber carving

22 January 2023

Description

Amber artifact with carved buddas and a large dragon head. It is redish/brown with unusual inclusions. Looking for a market to sell.

Dimensions

6" long x 2 1/2" wide x 3" high

Provenance

Antique shop in the Far East during travels in the area

Acquired from
Auction House

For sale
Maybe

Answered within 4 days

By David U.

Jan 26, 09:03 UTC

The specialist needs more information

Dear Jim,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. So that I may best assist you, can you please tell me the weight?

Thanks

Jim sheldon Jan 26, 12:04 UTC

440 grams

David u. Jan 26, 16:18 UTC

Hello Jim,

Thank you for choosing Mearto and for your information.

This is a handmade hand carved antique natural amber buddha statue. Detailed carved buddha dragon turtle red amber

This is a rare object and is rarely seen in the market.

Fair condition.
200-250$

Jim sheldon Jan 26, 16:27 UTC

Sorry, we would not even consider $2000 - $2500. Thank you but it appears that we wont be able to proceed further.

Jim Sheldon

Do you have a similar item and want to know how much it’s worth?

Communicate directly with a qualified specialist and get a fair market valuation of your item, typically in 48 hours or less.

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Large amber carving

440 grams

Hello Jim,

Thank you for choosing Mearto and for your information.

This is a handmade hand carved antique natural amber buddha statue. Detailed carved buddha dragon turtle red amber

This is a rare object and is rarely seen in the market.

Fair condition.
200-250$

Sorry, we would not even consider $2000 - $2500. Thank you but it appears that we wont be able to proceed further.

Jim Sheldon

Do you have a similar item and want to know how much it’s worth?

Communicate directly with a qualified specialist and get a fair market valuation of your item, typically in 48 hours or less.

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Large amber carving

440 grams

Hello Jim, Thank you for choosing Mearto and for your information. This is a handmade hand carved antique natural amber buddha statue. Detailed carved buddha dragon turtle red amber This is a rare object and is rarely seen in the market. Fair condition. 200-250$

Sorry, we would not even consider $2000 - $2500. Thank you but it appears that we wont be able to proceed further. Jim Sheldon

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Hello Jim,

Thank you for choosing Mearto and for your information.

This is a handmade hand carved antique natural amber buddha statue. Detailed carved buddha dragon turtle red amber

This is a rare object and is rarely seen in the market.

Fair condition.
200-250$

Sorry, we would not even consider $2000 - $2500. Thank you but it appears that we wont be able to proceed further.

Jim Sheldon