Silver Cup in the Shape of a Tree-like Canoe by Zhu Bishan – (Zhu Bishan (Act. 13Th-14Th C.)) ◄ Previous Next ►

Artist: Zhu Bishan (Act. 13Th-14Th C.)

Technique: Metal

This silver canoe is shaped like an old tree trunk with one end curling upward and covered with the rugged texture of the bark of a pine tree. Central to the work is a Taoist practitioner with a topknot hair-style and typical religious attire, including thick-soled shoes and a long, ample robe. He sits on the canoe with his eyes riveted upon a book in his hand. Dragon Canoe (Long cha, two distinct characters) is carved on the stern of the small boat. The fifteen characters carved on the rim of the cup may be translated as