器物典藏-清 十八世纪 雕犀角梅树香插 Carved rhinoceros horn incense stand in the form of a plum tree, 18th century, Qing dynasty

犀角仿竹编提篮,提把可活动,篮中探出镂雕梅枝水仙,刻工质朴。另一件犀角镂雕老干虯枝的梅树,梅花含苞待放,树干中空可做香插,刀法纯熟。两件造型罕见的犀角雕成组被置於紫檀木座上,色泽一深一浅,是质朴与清雅兼具的陈设。(中雕000009、中雕000010)(侯怡利)