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Chinese Bamboo Carved Message Holder, 18/19th C.

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Chinese Bamboo Carved Message Holder, 18/19th C.

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A Chinese bamboo carved message holder, dating from the 18-19th C, cylindrical form delicately carved and reticulated with two scholar seated under a pine tree, one holding a brush while the other watches, and an attendant stands nearby, a two character seal mark "Zong Yu", is incised next to the scene ,come with a customize box
L. 3 7/8" (9.8 cm)
Provenance: The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection, Christie's New York, March 17,2016 Sale 11929 Lot 1213 ( one of the lot) Catalogue Note: An example of a bamboo brushpot dated to the Kangxi Period and carved with a Zong Yu seal, though the style is slightly different , is in the Seattle Art Museum and illustrated by Ip Yee and Lawerence C.S.Tam, Chinese Bamboo Carving ,Part I, Hong Kong, 1978,P.89,col.pl.19
Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution images

Condition: in good condition with minor bamboo crack to the lower section

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Chinese Bamboo Carved Message Holder, 18/19th C.

Name: Chinese Bamboo Carved Message Holder, 18/19th C.
SKU: 167511402
Price: 1300 USD
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