Carved Bamboo Raft
Ch'ing Dynasty (A.D. 1644-
1911)
Height:             8.5cm
Length:           14.8cm
Width:              4.6cm
     Here bamboo is carved 
in the shape of a fanciful 
crescent boat.  Immortals 
sit in animated poses, 
listening  with  rapt 
attention  to  a  lively 
conversation.