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TWO GREEN MALACHITE SCHOLAR’S ROCKS
One of even bright green stone, with smoothly rounded protuberances
piled atop each other and contrasting with the irregularly finished lower
section; the other of darker green color with smaller formations, the
elements and form suggesting the intricacy of taihu rock; two wood
stands.
3 1/4in and 4 1/2in (8.4cm and 11.5cm) high
US$4,000 - 6,000
綠松石山子兩件
Provenance
Kemin Hu
8090 8089
A DRAGON FORM ROOT WOOD SPECIMEN ‘SCHOLAR’S
ROCK’ 8090
Late Qing/Republic period CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS | 75
Well carved from burl wood in the form of a writhing dragon, its body
contorted, limbs spread in a wide stance and its head cocked with
jaws gaping, with a smaller beast perched on its back, with conforming
wood stand.
9 1/4in (23.5cm) wide
US$2,000 - 3,000
晚清或民國早期 木根龍形擺件
Provenance
Kemin Hu
