Cantonese mammoth tusk ball "Fish in nets" on a carved stand
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The Cantonese mammoth tusk ball "Fish in Nets" on a carved stand is an exceptional work of artistic carving, which combines rare natural material and the highest school of Chinese craftsmanship. The composition is a multi-layered sphere carved from a single fragment of a tusk, mounted on an elegant stand decorated with embossed floral and marine motifs. The surface of the ball is covered with a complex openwork network, through which the inner moving layers are visible, creating a feeling of depth and endless space.
The work is done in the tradition of Cantonese carving, which requires jewelry precision and many years of experience. Each inner layer of the ball is hand-cut without separating the material, thereby achieving the effect of freely rotating spheres within a single shape. The ornamental structure resembles intertwined nets, in which a dynamic composition unfolds with images of fish, shells and aquatic plants. The finest elaboration of scales, fins and decorative elements emphasizes the virtuosity of execution and gives the product an expressive plasticity.
The plot of "fish in nets" in Chinese culture is filled with deep symbolic meaning. Fish is traditionally associated with abundance, sustainable well-being and a continuous stream of good luck, and the motif of the net reinforces the idea of accumulating and retaining wealth. This combination of images is perceived as a sign of well-wishing for stability, financial growth and harmony in business. The multi-layered shape of the ball, reflecting the idea of infinity and perfection, makes the composition not only an outstanding interior accent, but also a significant symbolic object, valuable for collectors and connoisseurs of high art.
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| Sizes: | 9 × 9 × 27 cm . |
| Weight: | 0.9 kg . |
