Bamboo Tea Scoop
Elegantly fashioned from a naturally curved section of bamboo, this finely carved tea scoop rest depicts the classical landscape theme "Cooling at a Waterside Pavilion." The composition unfolds across the surface with towering cliffs, ancient pines, a riverside pavilion, a stone bridge, and scholars set within an idyllic mountain retreat. Executed in delicate low relief, the carving fully exploits the natural grain and warm tone of the bamboo, creating a harmonious balance between material and design.The inscription identifies the work as "Songhua Daoshui - Cooling at Waterside Pavilion". The refined carving and restrained composition reflect the literati appreciation for nature, scholarship, and the tranquil atmosphere long celebrated in East Asian art. The gentle curvature of the bamboo further enhances the panoramic landscape, lending the work both sculptural presence and practical elegance.A finely executed example of carved bamboo craftsmanship, combining functional beauty with the timeless aesthetics of the scholar's studio. Length: 23.3cm
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Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]
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Elegantly fashioned from a naturally curved section of bamboo, this finely carved tea scoop rest depicts the classical landscape theme "Cooling at a Waterside Pavilion." The composition unfolds across the surface with towering cliffs, ancient pines, a riverside pavilion, a stone bridge, and scholars set within an idyllic mountain retreat. Executed in delicate low relief, the carving fully exploits the natural grain and warm tone of the bamboo, creating a harmonious balance between material and design.The inscription identifies the work as "Songhua Daoshui - Cooling at Waterside Pavilion". The refined carving and restrained composition reflect the literati appreciation for nature, scholarship, and the tranquil atmosphere long celebrated in East Asian art. The gentle curvature of the bamboo further enhances the panoramic landscape, lending the work both sculptural presence and practical elegance.A finely executed example of carved bamboo craftsmanship, combining functional beauty with the timeless aesthetics of the scholar's studio. Length: 23.3cm
Condition
Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]
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¥1,000,000.00
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