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A carved bamboo 'Red Cliff' brushpot, — A carved bamboo 'Red Cliff' brushpot, Early Qing dynasty 清初 竹雕赤壁圖筆筒

A carved bamboo 'Red Cliff' brushpot,

A carved bamboo 'Red Cliff' brushpot, Early Qing dynasty 清初 竹雕赤壁圖筆筒

A carved bamboo 'Red Cliff' brushpot from the early Qing dynasty, featuring narrative scenes from the famous historical Battle of Red Cliff. This functional scholar's object showcases meticulous bamboo carving craftsmanship.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000

Lot 576

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A carved bamboo 'Red Cliff' brushpot,, A carved bamboo 'Red Cliff' brushpot, Early Qing dynasty 清初 竹雕赤壁圖筆筒

A carved bamboo 'Red Cliff' brushpot from the early Qing dynasty, featuring narrative scenes from the famous historical Battle of Red Cliff. This functional scholar's object showcases meticulous bamboo carving craftsmanship.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Early Qing Dynasty, Historical Scene, Chinese Lacquerware, Brushpot, Narrative Carving, Red Cliff, Scholar's Object, Bamboo Carving