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

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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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