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A CARVED ROOTWOOD FIGURE OF SHOULAO
Late Qing Dynasty
The gnarled root wood section carved into a dynamic figure of the
Daoist Immortal Shoulao with a recognizable bulbous forehead, the
undulating, striated burls cleverly forming his long beard and hair, the
top root appendages forming his arms holding a large peach tree
branch. 40cm (15 7/8in) high
£2,000 - 3,000
CNY19,000 - 29,000
HK$24,000 - 35,000
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A LARGE ROOTWOOD CARVING
Qing Dynasty
The gnarled and entwined section with a deep, rich patination, the
base with two feet. 127cm (50in) high
£2,000 - 3,000
CNY19,000 - 29,000
HK$24,000 - 35,000
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