A bamboo 'lingzhi' washer
late Qing dynasty/20th century
Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
of shallow form, the incurved sides carved in high and pierced relief with meandering branches bearing lingzhi fungus heads extending over the mouth rim, a two-character mark in a rectangular panel on one side
14 cm wide
- Lot Sold SOLD
Condition Report
A crack from the underside extending to the lingzhi stem on the side infilled with traces of glue.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |