Details
The smiling bearded figure is carved wearing long robes incised at the hem and open at the chest to reveal his emaciated figure. He is carved reclining on a stack of books with a small qilin clambering in the crook of his left arm. The stone is of an ivory tone with white and russet inclusions.
2½ in. (6.3 cm.) wide

Please note this lot is the property of a private consignor.
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