Finely peeled and carved in shallow relief to depict a scholar mounted on a horse beside his attendant carrying parcels, inscribed and signed Mo Lan, dated rechen corresponding to either 1832 or 1892; together with two small bamboo incense containers, one carved with scholars drinking wine, the other inset with soapstone pieces depicting pavilions, boats, rocks and butterflies
the wrist rest 9 in. (23 cm.) long (3)
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(US$2,500-3,000)
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