A CHINESE BAMBOO 'SEVEN SAGES' BRUSH POT AND COVER Qing Dynasty, 19th Century 清十九世紀 竹雕竹林七賢筆筒連蓋 Of cylindrical form, the exterior carved in relief to depict the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove in discussion whilst observing a handscroll and playing weiqi, the bamboo leaves extending up the side of the cover, 18.3cm high (2) c.f. A related brush pot, lacking a cover, is housed in the collection of the Smithsonian Institute, acc. no. S2012.9.4570.