A WOOD “TREE TRUNK WITH BATS AND LINGZHI” BRUSHPOT, BITONG, 17th CENTURYChina, 17th century. Naturalistically carved in high relief with protruding burls and recesses to simulate a gnarled section of a tree trunk, incorporating several elements of nature, such as a fish and several bats, lingzhi mushroom, a flower, and a fish. The wood with several natural crevices and knots.Condition: Good condition with minor wear, occasional light scratches and small nicks, and some natural age cracks. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.Weight: 561.1 g Dimensions: Height 14.2 cm