Lot Essay
A related figure of the God of Longevity in the collection of Feng-lo Chu-jen is illustrated by Yee and Tam, Chinese Bamboo Carving, Part II, pl. 90
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A FINE BAMBOO CARVING OF A SAGE
17TH CENTURY
The jolly figure holding a fruiting peach sprig in his right hand, wearing loose fitting robes tied with a sash with a double-gourd and lingzhi to his back at the waist, seated on rocky outcrop (base pierced)--8½in. (21.8cm.) high
17TH CENTURY
The jolly figure holding a fruiting peach sprig in his right hand, wearing loose fitting robes tied with a sash with a double-gourd and lingzhi to his back at the waist, seated on rocky outcrop (base pierced)--8½in. (21.8cm.) high