California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3238 
A BAMBOO CARVING OF 'LINGZHI-GRIP DEER'    清 竹雕鹿咬靈芝擺件


  • Dimension: Height: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm) Width: 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

Realistically modelled as a recumbent deer with forelegs and hindlegs folded, detailed with expressive branched antlers, rounded eyes and alert ears, head raised and turned to one side, with an opening mouth grasping a long branch decorated two large lingzhi extending over the deer back. Qing Dynasty period.