Lot Essay
According to Wang et al., p. 198, the style of the carving recalls the work of the bamboo sculptor Wu Luzhen
Details
A CYLINDRICAL HARDWOOD BRUSHPOT, BITONG
17TH CENTURY
Well carved in low relief, in the style of bamboo carving, with a bearded scholar resting under the shade of a low, leaning pine tree while a serving boy approaches with a cup on a tray, the scene continuing around the body with another knotted, gnarled pine tree and fantastic taihu rocks, the foot and rim with molded edge
5¼in. (13.5cm.) high, 4¼in. (11cm.) diameter
17TH CENTURY
Well carved in low relief, in the style of bamboo carving, with a bearded scholar resting under the shade of a low, leaning pine tree while a serving boy approaches with a cup on a tray, the scene continuing around the body with another knotted, gnarled pine tree and fantastic taihu rocks, the foot and rim with molded edge
5¼in. (13.5cm.) high, 4¼in. (11cm.) diameter
Literature
Wang et al., Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, p. 198, no. 95