Description A Chinese root carving of a landscape with lingzhi and Shou dating from the 18th century. Shou is holding a peach and a staff. The carving sits on a wooden base. Dimensions are: 20 inches tall X 13 1/2 inches wide, 50.8 cm X 34.3 cm. All measurements are approximate.
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Condition Report There are numerous areas of breakage and repair. There are multiple areas of loss, including a missing part of Shou's staff.
Provenance From a private New York City collection.
Notes Reference: Similar root carving landscapes from the Qing dynasty, but with precious stones and depicting flowers and more figures, are housed in the National Palace Museum in Beijing.