An unusual hand-carved natural amethyst figure depicting a bearded Chinese wise man carrying a young child.
The carving features flowing robes, a long beard and carefully worked facial details, while the smaller figure rests across his shoulder with one arm extended. Soft lilac and deeper purple tones run naturally through the stone, becoming especially luminous when held against the light.
The subject has the appearance of a traditional Chinese longevity or family-themed figure, possibly inspired by Shou Lao and accompanying child imagery. Such designs are commonly associated with long life, family happiness, protection and good fortune.
The reverse has also been fully carved, showing the folds of the robes and the child’s form, making this an attractive display piece from every angle. Its compact size makes it ideal for a crystal cabinet, small shelf, desk or collection of Asian-inspired gemstone carvings.
Details
Stone: Natural amethyst
Design: Bearded wise man carrying a child
Weight: 73g
Height: 6cm
Width: 5cm
Depth: 2.25cm
Polished and hand carved
Individual natural colour zoning and internal inclusions
Condition
Good pre-owned condition. Natural internal fractures, inclusions and variations are visible within the amethyst and form part of the stone’s character. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
Please note
The gemstone and subject have been identified through visual assessment only and have not been laboratory tested. The figure may represent Shou Lao or another traditional Chinese wise man or family figure, but no definitive attribution is being made.
Disclaimer:
Material identification is based on visual assessment only, considering opacity, surface finish, iridescence, and construction elements. Opalite is a man-made iridescent glass designed to emulate opal and moonstone visual characteristics. Whilst every effort has been made to identify each material accurately, identification should be considered our best professional opinion rather than a certified mineralogical determination. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are not scientifically proven.
