A carved bamboo 'figural' brushpot 17th/18th century | 十七/十八世紀 竹雕人物故事圖筆筒

Well carved in high relief depicting an agricultural scene, the craftsman’s remarkable control of the carving knife is evident in the variety of textures he has successfully captured, from the knotted trunk of the pine tree to the rocky mountains and the figures’ loose robes. Related examples include a brushpot carved with a scene from the painting Orchid Pavilion Gathering, sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 18th November 2005, lot 1458; a larger brushpot, depicting two scholars playing weiqi, sold twice in our Hong Kong rooms, 10th April 2006, lot 1646 and 3^rd April 2019, lot 3711; and a third example, carved with scholars and attendants pursuing various leisurely activities, sold at Christie’s London, 9th May 2017, lot 135.