Lot Essay
A similar piece dated to the 18th century was sold as part of the Robert H. Blumenfield collection at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 7 April 2015, lot 3004.
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QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
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A NATURAL-FORM BAMBOO ROOT SEAL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The square-section seal is finely carved to the upper surface to highlight the natural clustering of the bamboo roots. The seal face is carved with an excerpt from Tao Yuanming’s poem ‘Wu liu xiansheng zhuan’ (The Story of the Five Willow Gentleman) in seal script.
2 5/8 x 2 ½ in. (6.7 x 6.5 cm.), box
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The square-section seal is finely carved to the upper surface to highlight the natural clustering of the bamboo roots. The seal face is carved with an excerpt from Tao Yuanming’s poem ‘Wu liu xiansheng zhuan’ (The Story of the Five Willow Gentleman) in seal script.
2 5/8 x 2 ½ in. (6.7 x 6.5 cm.), box
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