A bamboo incense holder with 'the Elegant Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion' outstanding chiselling. Kangxi (1662-1722).  Photo Czerny's

Exquisite deep and quality of chiselling, cylindrical holder depicting Wang Xizhi's poem (303-361) entitled the Elegant Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion which tells: "On this late spring day, the ninth year of Yonghe (353 AD), we gathered at Orchid Pavilion in Shaoxing to observe Water Festival. High mountains and luxuriant bamboo groves lie in the back; a limpid, swift stream gurgles around. We sat by the water, sharing the wine from a floating goblet while chanting poems, which gave us delight in spite of the absence of musical accompaniment. This is a sunny day with a capful valley breeze. Spreading before the eye is the beauty of nature, and hanging high is the immeasurable universe. This is perfect for an aspired mind". Amber yellow patina. 25,5x7,6 cm. Estimate 18000.00 | 25000.00 €

Note: An incense holder of same quality, size and subject signed Gu Zongyu was sold for 5,040,000 RMB by China Guardian, Chinese auction house, on May 16 2010, lot 2436.

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