Chinese Agarwood Guan Yin Head
$1,262.00
Fine Chinese agarwood Guan Yin Head, black polychrome. 20th century. Agarwood is a fragrant dark resinous wood used in incense, perfume, and carvings. One of the main reasons for the relative rarity and high cost of Agarwood is the depletion of the wild resource, it is one of the most expensive natural raw materials in the world.
Dimensions: | Height: 9.5 in. (24.13 cm) Diameter: 6 in. (15.24 cm) |
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Materials and Techniques: | Sandalwood, Hand-Carved |
Place of Origin: | China |
Period: | Early 19th Century |
Condition: | Good Wear consistent with age and use. |