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two huAnghuAli Brush pots, Bitong 87
Qing Dynasty
Each of cylindrical form with an inset recessed base, the smaller pot 88
with an incised two-character mark on the base.
The larger: 16cm (6 1/4in) high (2).
£700 - 1,000 HK$8,300 - 12,000
CNY6,600 - 9,500
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A pAir of CArveD BAMBoo Brushpots
Late Qing Dynasty
Each carved in relief with scholars in a bamboo grove examining a
scroll, a further group of gentlemen gathered in a pavilion garden
playing weiqi.
36cm (14.1/4in) high.
£600 - 800 HK$7,100 - 9,500
CNY5,700 - 7,600
Provenance
Reputedly a gift from James de Rothschild DCM, DL (1878-1957) to a
former member of staff at Waddesdon Manor.
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two BAMBoo Brushpots
19th century
The first deeply carved to one side with five scholars conversing and
examining paintings in a bamboo grove; the second carved to one side
with scholars assembled by a pavilion in a pine forest.
The largest: 17.4cm (6 3/4in) high (2).
£1,000 - 1,500 HK$12,000 - 18,000
CNY9,500 - 14,000
88
A BAMBoo ‘MAgnoliA’ Brush pot
Qing Dynasty
Deeply carved in openwork with flowering and budding magnolia
branches, encircling the central flower form vessel.
13.6cm (5 3/8in) high.
£700 - 1,000 HK$8,300 - 12,000
CNY6,600 - 9,500
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