An unusual large lacquered bamboo libation cup. Qing dynasty, 18th century

in the form of a pine trunk, the waisted body rising from a splayed foot, culminating in a broad everted mouth, a thick meandering branch forming the handle, issuing pine needle clusters around the body, applied overall with a dark-brown lacquer. height 4 1/2 in., 11.4 cm; length 6 in., 15.2 cm Estimate: 4,000—6,000 USD

Provenance: PROPERTY FROM THE WALTER AND MONA LUTZ BAMBOO COLLECTION

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art including Chinese and Japanese Art from The Collection of Frieda and Milton Rosenthal. 16 Sep 08. www.sotheby's.com