Incense Container by Zhang Xihuang
This finely crafted incense tube [kozutsu] is attributed to Zhang Xihuang, celebrated for his refined carved bamboo works. Executed in richly toned bamboo, the cylindrical body is intricately engraved with a continuous mountainous landscape inhabited by pavilions, trees, and winding paths, creating a poetic panorama inspired by classical literati painting.Running vertically along the tube is the complete Heart Sutra, meticulously incised in elegant script. The harmonious union of sacred Buddhist scripture and tranquil landscape reflects the traditional synthesis of spiritual cultivation and scholarly aesthetics. The natural grain and warm patina of the bamboo further enhance the depth and refinement of the carving.Both a functional incense container and an object of appreciation, this work embodies the literati taste for combining calligraphy, religious devotion, and landscape imagery into a single artistic composition. Length: 38cm
Condition
Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]
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This finely crafted incense tube [kozutsu] is attributed to Zhang Xihuang, celebrated for his refined carved bamboo works. Executed in richly toned bamboo, the cylindrical body is intricately engraved with a continuous mountainous landscape inhabited by pavilions, trees, and winding paths, creating a poetic panorama inspired by classical literati painting.Running vertically along the tube is the complete Heart Sutra, meticulously incised in elegant script. The harmonious union of sacred Buddhist scripture and tranquil landscape reflects the traditional synthesis of spiritual cultivation and scholarly aesthetics. The natural grain and warm patina of the bamboo further enhance the depth and refinement of the carving.Both a functional incense container and an object of appreciation, this work embodies the literati taste for combining calligraphy, religious devotion, and landscape imagery into a single artistic composition. Length: 38cm
Condition
Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]
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