OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2011
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Playthings

A BAMBOO CARVING OF PEACHES

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

LENGTH: 8.5CM

Of compressed form, the bamboo is carved from a single bamboo section depicting two peaches and leaves issuing from a single branch. The surface is well patinated to a deep brown tone and covered with a layer of lacquer.

清十八世紀 竹圓雕雙桃擺件