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A SPINACH GREEN JADE-INSET
SQUARE-FORM ZITAN BRUSH POT,
BITONG
18TH-19TH CENTURY

The brush pot is inset to each side with a
rectangular jadeite panel variously carved
in low relief with a fsherman; a fowering
orchid branch; a seated boy amongst
prunus, watching a crane; and a bamboo
spray. The zitan panels are carved with ‘C’
scroll borders to each side.
5¿ in. (13 cm.) high

£3,000-4,000 $3,800-5,000
€3,500-4,600

清十八/十九世紀 紫檀嵌碧玉方筆筒

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PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN

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A HUANGHUALI BRUSH POT,
BITONG
19TH CENTURY

The cylindrical brush pot is carved around
the sides to imitate gnarled root wood.
The base has a recessed plug and the
wood is of a rich tone with an attractive
grain.
6º in. (16 cm.) high

£2,500-4,000 $3,200-5,000
€2,900-4,600

清十九世紀 黃花梨仿癭木筆筒
來源: 英國私人珍藏

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