Dimensions: CHINESE WHITE JADE BOULDER TABLE ITEM CARVED THE SEVEN SAGES OF BAMBOO GROVE
21 x 8 x 15 cm
The body is carved with a design of The Sages of the Bamboo Grove (seven outstanding literati of the fifth century) and their attendants in various positions. They are variously playing chess, strolling, and enjoying tea. The bamboo forest is densely carved and complemented with the parasol tree admired for its straightness and large, thick leaves. It is welcomed by its typically deep and sharp carving.