Lot Essay
The inscription is a classic phrase used to describe a tree that is rare, tall and large, and, as it has no branches, is useful as timber. A chi is a measurement that corresponds to approximately 30 cm.
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ZITAN STAND, 18TH CENTURY
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A SMALL ZITAN AND MARBLE TABLE SCREEN, XIAOZUOPINGFENG
ZITAN STAND, 18TH CENTURY
The dark grey markings in the rectangular screen suggest a tall tree without branches standing alone before a mist-enshrouded waterfall. A four-character inscription, bai chi wu zhi (one hundred chi, no branches), is carved in seal script in the upper right corner. The 18th century zitan stand has a narrow oblong opening in the panel between the screen and aprons below, and the side posts are flanked by vase-shaped spandrels. The wood has a warm, original patina.
9 ¾ in. (24.6 cm.) high, 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) wide
ZITAN STAND, 18TH CENTURY
The dark grey markings in the rectangular screen suggest a tall tree without branches standing alone before a mist-enshrouded waterfall. A four-character inscription, bai chi wu zhi (one hundred chi, no branches), is carved in seal script in the upper right corner. The 18th century zitan stand has a narrow oblong opening in the panel between the screen and aprons below, and the side posts are flanked by vase-shaped spandrels. The wood has a warm, original patina.
9 ¾ in. (24.6 cm.) high, 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) wide
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Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, Head of Private sales, Chinese Works of Art, New York