Dimension: H: 10 3/8 in (26.5 cm) W: 8 3/4 in (22.3 cm)
Estimate From: $4000
Estimate To: $4500
The carving depicts a large turtle carrying a rectangular dragon pillar on its back. The pillar has Chinese characters on the front and back, the sides relief carved with four-claw dragons flying upwards amidst clouds chasing after flaming pearl, the top rests three curled dragons, with a stamp mark in front. Age related wear. Early Republic period.