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Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
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A sweet and lovely Chinese bamboo carving of the sage Dongfang Shuo, mid-Qing dynasty, 18th century, China.
Well carved form a single section of bamboo, the carving depicts the historical Han dynasty figure Dongfang Shuo. The sage, scholar, court jester, and later, Taoist transcendent, wears a knowing smile on his face, his long hair tied into a neat topknot, his long beard falling gracefully.
Dongfang Shuo is portrayed as a sage, seated upon a rocky outcrop, dressed in loose robes and sandals, holding a basket overflowing with lingzhi (the fungus of immortality) in one hand, clutching the sash of his robe in the other. At his back are a double gourd flask (a symbol often associated with Taoist sages), and a long handled axe.
The bamboo with a lovely and warm, dark reddish brown patina.
For a very similar example, please see lot 3025 of Sothebys Hong Kong April 7, 2015 sale, as well as Christie's Hong Kong December 3, 2008 sale, lot 2324.
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4.82 in (12.25 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In fine condition, with some dust accumulation to the crevices. The bamboo seemingly with some holes plugged during the carving. Please see photos.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894711158401
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