Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Height (Including Stand): 90cm
The natural sculpture is formed by a network of rootwood with multiple perforations creating a matrix of jagged twists and intertwined whorls and rests on a squat hongmu Suzhou-type stand. The rootwood is patinated to a deep reddish russet colour.
A four-character inscription on the base reads Niliu zhai zang 泥留齋藏 “Niliu Studio Collection”
PROVENANCE
Ni Liu Zhai Collection 泥留齋珍藏
清代 木根仿供石連座 |
「泥留齋藏」款 |