ORIENTAL FEMALE FIGURE IN AMETHYST - CHINA - 20TH CENTURY

Oriental Amethyst Sculpture Type: Freestanding decorative sculpture with base. Materia: Amethyst (macrocrystalline quartz) of a lavender hue, with natural inclusions consistent with the variety. Origin: East Asia (Sino-Japanese sphere of influence). Analytical Description The work depicts a standing female figure, of classical iconography, integrated into a complex composition that incorporates vegetal and symbolic elements. The figure, characterized by a richly worked chignon hairstyle, wears a robe with fluid folds, modeled to follow the natural grain of the stone. On the left side (from the viewer's perspective), the figure is flanked by a stepped structure supporting a potted bonsai, rendered with meticulous engraved details. Beside it, a disc-shaped iconographic element, interpretable as a ritual mirror or a parade fan, features a refined engraved decoration depicting phytomorphic motifs (bamboo), executed with a confident stroke. Stylistic Analysis and Period Although the production of hardstone carvings is a millennial tradition, the analysis of the sculptural elements suggests a dating towards the early 20th century (Republican period). Condition The work appears to be in excellent condition. Dimensions: Height 35 cm, base 20 x 10 cm