Lot Essay
For other examples of the artist's work see the China House Gallery, China Institute in America, special exhibition of Bamboo Carving of China, 1983, Catalogue, where works from the collections of the artist and Dr. Ip Yee are illustrated pls. 82-85; Cf. two scholar's objects by the same artist sold in these rooms, 31 March 92, lots 941 and 942 and two bamboo wrist-rests also sold in these rooms, 22 March 93, lots 554 and 555