Red sandalwood carved crane deer pen holder

[Red sandalwood carved crane deer drawing pen holder]

Red sandalwood carved crane deer drawing pen holder, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, 13.5 cm in height, 12 cm in diameter. The old collection of the Qing Palace
The pen holder is made of red sandalwood, round, with a built-in bottom and three short feet. The tube wall is embossed with patterns such as pine, bamboo, plum, and ganoderma lucidum flowers on the rocks of the Crane Deer Mountain. The running script “Zhilan has been luxuriant for thousands of years, and the crane has surrounded thousands of seasons of green”, as well as “Sanduo” and “Jiuru” square seals, highlighting the meaning of longevity, fertility, and good luck
The pen holder is carved throughout the body, with skilled knife techniques, smooth lines, a combination of depth and depth, and clear layers. Its composition is dense, and the carved scenery contrasts with the texture of red sandalwood.