Carved Bamboo Deer-form CupChina, Qing dynasty, in the shape of seated deer with a lingzhi mushroom stalk in its mouth showing teeth, black lacquered interior, ht. 2 1/2, wd. 4 3/4 in. Provenance: From the David Drabkin Collection, many of which were loaned to the Yale University Art Gallery for exhibition/research. Mr. Drabkin formed his art collection while residing in many parts of Asia, including Japan, China, and Thailand. His keen interest in Asian art led him to build a close relation with many fellow art collectors, gallery owners, art historians, and art dealers, such as J.J. Lally.