Rootwood Carving of Buddha's HandChina, Qing dynasty, inspired by a natural form, decorated with a leaf on a tree branch and burl-inspired details, lg. 3 1/8 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.