AN EXCEPTIONAL AND SUPERBLY CARVED BAMBOO 'SEVEN SAGES OF THE BAMBOO GROVE' BRUSHPOT QING DYNASTY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY of cylindrical section and slightly flaring near the base, all supported on three short feet, the exterior superbly carved in varying layers of relief with a continuous scene depicting the Seven Sages in the Bamboo Grove engaging in leisurely pursuits, including playing the qin, drinking wine and looking at a scroll, the verdant and rocky setting detailed with six further attendants preparing tea and carrying scrolls, the jagged rockwork inscribed and signed by Xianpan, the patina of a warm honey-brown colour 15.9 cm., 6 1/4 in.
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND SUPERBLY CARVED BAMBOO 'SEVEN SAGES OF THE BAMBOO GROVE' BRUSHPOT QING DYNASTY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY of cylindrical section and slightly flaring near the base, all supported on three short feet, the exterior superbly carved in varying layers of relief with a continuous scene depicting the Seven Sages in the Bamboo Grove engaging in leisurely pursuits, including playing the qin, drinking wine and looking at a scroll, the verdant and rocky setting detailed with six further attendants preparing tea and carrying scrolls, the jagged rockwork inscribed and signed by Xianpan, the patina of a warm honey-brown colour 15.9 cm., 6 1/4 in.
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