Antique Chinese hand-carved hédiāo sampan boat bead. Hédiāo is the ancient Chinese art of miniature pit or fruit nut carvings, and is highly regarded as an art form in the Chinese culture. This one-of-a-kind sampan boat was painstakingly carved in incredible detail. The bottom of the boat is inscribed with what is most probably a poem.
ID#: ACC195
Material: Hand-carved fruit pit
Dimensions: 1 3/4 inches (L) x 3/4 inch (W) x 3/4 inch (D)
Weight: 5.19g
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