清十八世紀 竹刻「壽星獻壽」圖臂擱 《尚勋》仿款

of curved rectangular form, the bamboo patinated to a rich toffee tone, finely carved with Shoulao and deer, signed Shangxun and dated to the dinghai year

The overall condition is very good with the exception of a few minor age cracks, as well as occasional nicks and dents especially to the edges.
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