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31. A p u d d i n g s t o n e B r u s h WA s h e r
Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

roughly resembling a lily pad with sides curled in to form a water well, the conglomerate rock left raw
on the exterior and smoothly polished on the interior.

Length 8/8 inches (22 cm)
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晚明 礫石筆洗 長 22 厘米

32. A p u d d i n g s t o n e B r u s h r e s t
Song-Ming Dynasty, 10th-16th Century

in the shape of a miniature pillow with smoothly polished sides.
Length 4/8 inches (11.2 cm)
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宋－明 礫石筆枕 長 11.2 厘米

33. A p u d d i n g s t o n e B r u s h p A l e t t e (B i t i a n)
18th Century

of solid rectangular form with highly polished surface revealing the bright mineral colors.
7 × 4/8 inches (18 × 11 cm)
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Used to re-shape the brush or check the concentration of the ink in the course of painting or calligraphy, this bitian also would be
a welcome ornament and an elegant reminder of the natural world, perfect for the escapist nature of the painting ritual.

十八世紀 礫石筆舔 18 × 11 厘米