OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2015
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Scholar’s Implements

A BAMBOO ROOT LINGZHI-SHAPED WATERPOT

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
WIDTH: 12.5CM

The waterpot is carved from a large bamboo root section in the form of a hollowed lingzhi fungus head extending from a branch with attendant lingzhis forming the openwork base of the vessel. The surface is patinated to a reddish brown tone.

清十八世紀 竹根圓雕靈芝型水洗