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Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

$22,500
£17,178.65
€19,849.78
CA$31,585.74
A$35,205.60
CHF 18,471.17
MX$429,917.76
NOK 233,885.17
SEK 221,057.06
DKK 148,147.53

About the Item

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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bamboo,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • 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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