Lot 84. A bamboo 'lingzhi' brushrest, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 6.5cm., 2 1/2 in. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Lot sold 3,250 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's.

finely and naturalistically carved as a twisting sprig of lingzhi issuing ruyi-shaped heads, the bamboo patinated to a caramel-brown tone, wood box.

Provenance: Collection of Stephen Bushell (according to label).

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Works of Art, New York, 11 november 2015