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

 Lot # 3233 
A BAMBOO CARVED 'EIGHT IMMORTALS' BRUSHPOT    民國 竹刻八仙過海圖筆筒


  • Dimension: Height: 5 3/4 in (14.6 cm) Diameter: 4 5/8 in (11.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $2200

Of cylindrical form resting on three short feet, the exterior well carved in varying levels of relief with a continuous figural landscape depicting eight immortals portrayed to cross the turbulent sea, three standing on a raft holding long staff in hands or playing the flute, one standing on a large dragon and one seated on a running donkey, one lady seated on flower pond and one young girl seated on tree branch-shaped raft, the riverscape accentuated with a mountainous background and overhanging pine trees issuing from the cliffs, the patina of a slightly reddish-brown colour. Republic period.