A BAMBOO INSCRIBED WRISTREST 18th/19th century The rounded section of bamboo carved with the maxim of the Ming dynasty philosopher Wang Yangming, Zhi xing he yi, in running script calligraphy, the bamboo with a dark-brown patina. 17.8cm (7in) long. Footnotes: Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 十八/十九世紀 竹雕「知行合一」臂擱 Published, Illustrated, and Exhibited: Roger Keverne Ltd., Winter Exhibition, London, 2005, no.124. 展覽著錄：Roger Keverne Ltd.，《冬季展覽》，倫敦，2005年，編號124 The Ming dynasty philosopher Wang Yangming (1472-1529) was unique among scholars and literati in also being a rebellion-quelling general who not only dealt with abstract ideas, but also practical issues as well. He is well known for advocating the idea of 'knowledge and action together as one', as is carved on the present wristrest. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com