The agate waterpot is carved as a cluster of lingzhi, with a large central fungus hollowed to form the well and six smaller fungi carved around it in relief. The red inclusions in the translucent stone are used to distinguish the smaller fungi. The waterpot rests on the original, openwork zitan stand.
An agate ‘lingzhi’ waterpot (Qing dynasty, 18th century)
Description
Dimensions: 8.5 cm high
Provenance:
A private European collection
The agate waterpot is carved as a cluster of lingzhi, with a large central fungus hollowed to form the well and six smaller fungi carved around it in relief. The red inclusions in the translucent stone are used to distinguish the smaller fungi. The waterpot rests on the original, openwork zitan stand.
The carving uses the natural colour variations of the agate as part of the design. Compare a waterpot of related form illustrated in Illustrated Important Chinese Cultural Relics Ranking Standard: Scholar’s Objects, 2008, p. 238, no. 209.
SOLD
Additional information
| Period | Qing dynasty, 18th century |
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| Dimensions | 8.5 cm high |
