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A carved bamboo ‘Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove’ brushpot, — A carved bamboo ‘Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove’ brushpot, Qing dynasty, 18th century 清十八世紀 竹雕竹林七賢圖筆筒

A carved bamboo ‘Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove’ brushpot,

A carved bamboo ‘Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove’ brushpot, Qing dynasty, 18th century 清十八世紀 竹雕竹林七賢圖筆筒

A bamboo brushpot carved with the iconic Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove theme from the 18th century Qing dynasty. The piece demonstrates skilled carving techniques and literary cultural significance.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000

Lot 525

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A carved bamboo ‘Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove’ brushpot,, A carved bamboo ‘Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove’ brushpot, Qing dynasty, 18th century 清十八世紀 竹雕竹林七賢圖筆筒

A bamboo brushpot carved with the iconic Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove theme from the 18th century Qing dynasty. The piece demonstrates skilled carving techniques and literary cultural significance.

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

Related themes

Literary Scenes, Carved, Brushpot, Historic, Seven Sages, Decorative Arts, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, Literary Arts, Chinese, Bamboo Carving, Chinese Culture