Lot Essay
Compare the root-form stand included in the exhibition Arts from the Scholar's Studio, The Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong, October 24-December 13, 1986, Catalogue, no. 37
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AN UNUSUAL BOXWOOD ROOT-FORM TABLE STAND
QING DYNASTY
Carved to resemble a natural formation of twisted, branching roots, the uppermost areas flattened as a support, with a finely polished surface of deep amber color
7¼in. (18.4cm.) high
QING DYNASTY
Carved to resemble a natural formation of twisted, branching roots, the uppermost areas flattened as a support, with a finely polished surface of deep amber color
7¼in. (18.4cm.) high