Zhou Zhiyan’s bamboo root carving sheep

[Zhou Zhiyan’s bamboo root carving sheep]

Zhou Zhiyan’s bamboo root carving sheep is clear, 7.2 cm high and 11 cm wide
This goat is a three-dimensional round sculpture. Its hair is curled up, its front foot is separated, and it steps forward. Its rear foot has not yet been lifted, and it seems that it is about to set off on the hillside. At the bottom, the seal character “Zhiyan” is embossed
“Zhiyan” is a famous bamboo carver of Jiading Sect, named Zhou Hao, Jin Zhan, Xueqiao, Zhiyan, Jiading people. He usually carves mountains and rivers, trees and stones, and clumps of bamboo directly on the bamboo tube or piece to create the “flat pattern carving method” of concave-convex texturing method. There are few authentic pieces handed down by Zhou Hao. This piece is carved with “Zhiyan”. Although it cannot be judged as authentic, it is exquisite and exquisite, which shows its extraordinary skill