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Old Man-Spirit

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The old man-spirit. A carved tree (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb). China, XIX-th century. On Taoist representations all real in the nature world is spiritualized. The tree with chip parts anthropomorphic, reminds a trunk, only insignificant intervention of the carver who has executed a head and hands under the form, transforms a log into a figure of the old man. Rare sample of a carving and tree use «agallocha», having pleasant specific aroma and thanks to essence not subject to rotting or influence of insects. Height 20 cm.

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Item is in very good condition

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Old Man-Spirit

Name: Old Man-Spirit
SKU: 14751638
Price: 8000 USD
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