California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 15, 2017  December 15, 2017

 Lot # 5175 
A BAMBOO CARVED 'LITERATI GATHERING' BRUSHPOT    清 竹雕雅集圖筆筒


  • Dimension: Height: 5 3/4 in (14.6 cm) Diameter: 4 3/8 in (11.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $2800

Of cylindrical form, finely carved in high relief with a continuous scene of six sage and three children under a large pine tree. One side with two sage sitting around a table, one practicing calligraphy, the other sage standing nearby. Two attendants behind; on the other side, one sage is playing the qin a child hold a qin behind him, while another sage stands in front. One sage carries a bundle of scrolls. Qing Dynasty period.