Lot 730
  • 730

A Small 'Literati' Bamboo Root Carving Republican Period

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

deftly carved in the form of a small landscape depicting a scholar seated on a rocky promontory, contemplating a waterfall issuing from a cragged outcrop arboured with pine trees, the root of pale brown colour figured with darker specks, wood stand

Condition

The group carving is in overall good condition.
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