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TWO ROOTWOOD SCHOLAR’S ROCKS A ROOTWOOD SCHOLAR’S ROCK AND AN UNUSUAL
Qing Dynasty ROOTWOOD STAND
The first gnarled root section formed as a mountainous peak, carved Qing Dynasty
hardwood stand; the second of cloud form, with unusual formations of The first burl wood hemispherical section resembling a bridge, with
niches and holes, the reverse with burls and knots, fixed wood stand. undulating striations lining the arch, wood stand; the extremely gnarled
The largest: 32cm (12 1/2in) wide (3). root wood stand with a flattened platform, with a protruding branch
formation with a separate piece resembling a bird perched at the end.
£1,500 - 2,000 The largest: 30cm (11 3/4in) wide (3).
CNY14,000 - 18,000
HK$16,000 - 22,000 £800 - 1,200
CNY7,300 - 11,000
HK$8,800 - 13,000
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