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Ming Dynasty (c. 1368-1644) In 1368 Zhu Yuanzhang proclaimed himself Emperor and set up the capital in Nanjing. In 1421 the 3rd emperor of the Ming reign moved the capital to Beijing. This is known as the great age of scholarship. Buddhist sculpture declined. Boldly sculpted and brightly colored tiles are typical of the Ming Dynasty, and there was a love for color and luxurious living. The Blue and White porcelain technique of the Yuan was refined, and the popularity of these artistic creations soared.!

Historical Value - Antiques bring the standards of haute couture into the home. Antiquities are works of art or utilitarian objects from ancient times, which have normally been excavated from tombs or historical sites. The huge worldwide demand for these ancient and often beautiful pieces has led to a critical shortage and therefore prices have soared to an unprecedented higher level.

Bamboo has been associated with scholars since the time of the famous Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, the celebrated group of scholars of the third century AD. It has also been used for writing on bamboo slips in the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220). Bamboo painting has connotations of integrity, as the plant is able to bend in the wind without breaking.

Description: Chinese Bamboo Root Carving of an Old Sage on rock - this beautifully bamboo carving,depicting an old sage on the rock

Material: Bamboo Root and stone

Dimension: Height: 20" - (50.8 cm); Wide: 9" - (22.9 cm);

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