A rootwood carving of Li Bai

Qing dynasty, 1644–1912
Height (with stand): 7 3/4 in. (19.5 cm.)
Height (without stand): 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm.)
Width: 6 in. (15.2 cm.)

A rootwood carving of the poet Li Bai (701 - 762) holding a wine pot in the right hand and a cup in the left, the natural gnarl of the wood is well used and lightly carved to depict his long robe. Together with a wood stand.

Condition: Some minor damage to the stand

Ref. 1012777

US$2,800