Bamboo root carving of three sheep

[Bamboo root carving of Sanyang]

Bamboo root carving of Sanyang, in the middle of the Qing Dynasty, is 7cm high, 4.7cm high, 6cm long and 3.8cm wide
This bamboo root carving paperweight is composed of one big, two small and three goats, implying that “Three Yang Kai Tai”. The ewe curled up to one side and lay down. A lamb leaned down on the ewe’s back and looked down. The hind legs tried to support the body; The other lamb leans on the side of the ewe and seems to want to climb along the leg of the ewe and play with the partner on the back
The carving technique of this work is exquisite and exquisite. The eyes of the ewe are inlaid with rhinoceros horn, which vividly shows the affectionate manner of looking down at Aiko. The lamb’s playing posture is quite dynamic. The carving technique is realistic. The goat’s two horns with horizontal lines, the upright ears, the locks of beard and the strong four hooves are all very vivid and vivid