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A CARVED BAMBOO ROOT ‘PINE’ WATER POT
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The water pot is finely carved with gnarled pine branches
bearing pine needle clusters growing from below and beside an
irregularly-shaped bowl, one branch extending to its interior. The
surface is detailed with irregular circles simulating the whorls and
knots of the bark.
4 ¡ in. (11.1 cm.) long, box
HK$100,000-150,000 US$13,000-19,000
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