OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2019
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Viewing Stones

A Large Rootwood Sculpture

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”

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Ni Liu Zhai Collection 泥留齋珍藏

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