Large 19th Century Burlwood Root Carving of a Turtle

Date: 19th Century Height: 7" Width: 11 1/2" Price: $600 Description: Root carving is an art that has been practiced in China for centuries. The artwork is thought to be contained in the wood and the more prized pieces need very little carving at all. Weighing almost 7 lbs, this piece is extraordinary because of the size and the fact that it required almost no carving to turn it into a very realistic turtle.

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