Lot 3658
  • 3658

A Lingzhi-Shaped Bamboo Root Washer Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Bamboo (Bambuseae)
the hollowed-out root carved in the form of a large lingzhi head of irregular contour joined to the stalk extending vertically down and flanked on side by a pair of spiral stems, the stalk connected to the openwork base formed by further attendant lingzhi branches, the underside with two confronting fungus heads

Condition

The overall condition is very good with only a few natural age cracks and some minor fills.
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