June Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 145:
Description
H:16cm(6.30in) D:11.8cm(4.65in) Weight:400g(0.88lb)This brush pot is a national treasure of bamboo carving in the Qing Dynasty. Made of high-quality aged bamboo root with a warm jujube-red patina, it adopts the high-relief and openwork carving techniques. It fully depicts the classic literary theme of "Red Cliff Night Tour", with layered scenes and a strong three-dimensional sense. The pines are tall and vigorous, the scholars in the boat are drinking and chatting, the boatman is rowing, and the waves and distant mountains are carved beside. The body of the brush pot is engraved with the poem "Ode to Red Cliff", combining poetry and painting perfectly. As a top study treasure for Qing literati, it symbolizes "eternal literary heritage and longevity", with extremely high artistic, historical and collection value.
Condition: ALL SOLD AS IS, NO RETURN
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