19th C. Chinese Rock Crystal Woman

East Asia, China, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely rock crystal carving of a woman wearing diaphanous clothing and standing in front of a tall vine with flowers sprouting from its sides and a bird perched on one side. The translucent stone and highly polished surface give her a ghostly, magical appearance. Size: 5.4" W x 10.25" H (13.7 cm x 26 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, 1980s to 2000s

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Condition Report: Whatever was below her feet - possibly a stand - is lost. Otherwise in very nice condition with a few small areas of chipping and scratching commensurate with age, notably one below the bird and one on the back of her clothing.