Bamboo flying bear

[Bamboo flying bear]

Bamboo flying bear, 18.5 cm high, 11-9 cm bottom diameter
The flying bear is made of bamboo root, turns its head, eyes are wide open, nose looks like a wish, earlobe is open, shoulders have two wings, back long hair is draped, both feet are flat and slightly lifted, as if to jump forward, belly is a wide strip like a snake belly, spine is prominent, tail is strong and strong
This work is made by the three-dimensional round carving technique. The carving is thick and round, and the shape is majestic and vigorous. It reflects the worship of the Chinese people for the divine power, and provides important information for the study of the Ming Dynasty round carving bamboo carving technology
This flying bear was allocated by the National Cutural Heritage Administration to the Palace Museum in 1962.

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