Rare Chinese specimen of a lingzhi fungus (glossy ganoderma), traditionally revered as a source of longevity and immortality. Specimen features a group of three ruyi-shaped caps sprouting from one common stem and mounted on a partially carved stag antler stand. A wonderful scholar’s object for any collection. In very good antique condition with some minor age-related tension cracks on the surface of the fungus.
Height: 14 cm
References
For similar examples see Bonhams Chinese Works of Art and Paintings sale, 12 September 2016, lot 8100 – A Lingzhi Specimen and a Mushroom Specimen.
A similar lingzhi specimen was also sold at Sotheby’s London, 13 May 2015, sale L15210, lot 253.
Origin: China
Date of production: Qing Dynasty, late 19th – early 20th century
Materials: lingzhi, stag antler
