Carved bamboo raft

Ch'ing dynasty (A.D. 1644-1911)
Height: 8.5 cm Length: 14.8 cm Width: 4.6 cm

Here bamboo is carved in the shape of a fanciful crescent boat. Immortals sit in animated poses, listening with rapt attention to a lively central conversation.

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