1. Ebony (wumu) Carving of a Scholar’s Rock
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Height with stand: 29.5cm
Ebony (wumu) carving, in the form of a scholar’s rock, of pleasingly balanced vertical form, with well-placed pierced holes and hollows. A scholar’s ‘rock’ carved of wood is in keeping with the tradition of visual puns favoured by Qing dynasty craftsmen. Here, the density and hardness of ebony beautifully simulates the surface of a rock.
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