The Melikian Collection of chinese amber @ Bonhams
A carved amber group of playful children. 18th Century. Photo Bonhams
Depicting five little boys teasing a cat that sits on a drum while another cat nestles to one side, the amber of dark honey brown hue with some incised details and deep fissure lines. 3 1/3in (8.5cm) long - Estimate: US$6,000 - 9,000
Property from the Melikian Collection, Phoenix, Arizona
A carved amber figure of a Chinese gentleman. Photo Bonhams
Property from the Melikian Collection, Phoenix, Arizona
A carved amber pendant of peaches. 18th Century. Photo Bonhams
Deeply undercut, with birds among fruiting branches, the amber of a warm honey color. 2 1/2in (6.4 cm) long - Estimate: US$3,000 - 5,000
Property from the Melikian Collection, Phoenix, Arizona
A carved amber archer's ring. Photo Bonhams
Property from the Melikian Collection, Phoenix, Arizona
A carved amber specimen mounted as a necklace. Photo Bonhams
Property from the Melikian Collection, Phoenix, Arizona
A carved amber peach form water coupe. Photo Bonhams
Property from the Melikian Collection, Phoenix, Arizona
Bonhams. Fine Asian Art, 21 Jun 2011, San Francisco www.bonhams.com