"Carved Carnelian Statue Of The Celestial Lady (c. 1920-1960)"
This elegant 20th-century carnelian sculpture (c. 1920-1960) depicts a celestial lady of exquisite delicacy. The artisan masterfully exploited the natural variations in the stone, blending a deep orange-red with translucent honey-colored areas. The fluid figure, adorned with ethereal ribbons and holding a flowering branch, testifies to the precise lapidary work inherited from the Qing tradition. Presented on a carved wooden base, this work from the Republican era combines mythological grace with technical mastery.