Malachite Boulder

Description:

Malachite Boulder, China, finely carved with a scholar crossing a bridge in a rocky landscape with gnarled pine trees, his attendant carrying a zither, the other side with a scholar sending off a friend riding on a buffalo with an attendant leading the way, incised and gilt yuti inscription to the mountain, wood stand carved and pierced with motifs of the Three Friends of Winter, ht. 4 1/4, lg. 8 in.
Estimate $300-500

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