Vintage Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite LARGE Pig FIGURE Over 10 Long

  

Vintage Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite LARGE Pig FIGURE Over 10 Long. I bought this along with other priceless items in a estate almost 20 years ago.

I would imagine this has to be Chineese by the style of the pig and darkness to the Amber. On the feet, ears and snout the amber glows as the light comes through it. Everywhere else it is very dark because how thick it is. There are numerous pieces of minerals that were caught in the Amber and then exposed when it was carved. So this leaves imperfections where a piece partially fell out while be carved or uneven in the surface adding to the character. The cuts are crude so it is hard to pin a date to when this was made. The polishing is also rough so that too makes it hard to estimate. Stunning piece and would be an amazing conversation piece in your collection or rare items.

In measures over 10" long by just under 5" wide and just over 5 tall. Please see the pictures attached for a better visual description. It weighs 4 lbs 6 Oz.