Bamboo trunk. China, Qing Dynasty, 19th cent.
Very good work, especially considering the challenge of carving this material. The depiction in raised relief offers a Shanshui landscape with lofty mountain chains, lake, islands, pavilions and watch tower. On the water, boats carrying passengers. The bamboo is a symbol of long life, modesty, a demon warder and a difficult motif for calligraphers. Some age characteristics, patina, altogether good preservation.
HEIGHT 18 CM, DM 9,4 CM
From a German collection
山水紋竹雕筆筒。中國,清代,19世紀。高18厘米,直徑9.4厘米。