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A carved zitan 'prunus and bamboo' brushpot, — A carved zitan 'prunus and bamboo' brushpot, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century 清十八至十九世紀 紫檀梅竹雙清筆筒

A carved zitan 'prunus and bamboo' brushpot,

A carved zitan 'prunus and bamboo' brushpot, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century 清十八至十九世紀 紫檀梅竹雙清筆筒

An intricately carved brushpot from the Qing dynasty featuring prunus and bamboo motifs, symbols of longevity and moral integrity in Chinese culture. Crafted from precious zitan wood during the 18th-19th century, this scholarly object demonstrates exceptional carving skill.

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Monochrome

May 25, 2023

Estimate: $50,000 – $70,000

Lot 318

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A carved zitan 'prunus and bamboo' brushpot,, A carved zitan 'prunus and bamboo' brushpot, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century 清十八至十九世紀 紫檀梅竹雙清筆筒

An intricately carved brushpot from the Qing dynasty featuring prunus and bamboo motifs, symbols of longevity and moral integrity in Chinese culture. Crafted from precious zitan wood during the 18th-19th century, this scholarly object demonstrates exceptional carving skill.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Double Clean, Zitan Wood, Brushpot, 19th Century, Chinese Carving, Bamboo, Qing Dynasty, Prunus, 18th Century, Scholarly Objects