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A silver-inlaid 'zitan' brush holder,

A silver-inlaid 'zitan' brush holder, Qing dynasty, 18th century

A refined brush holder crafted from zitan wood with silver inlay, dating to the 18th century Qing dynasty. This functional art object exemplifies the sophisticated scholar's taste of the period.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part I

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500

Lot 152

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A silver-inlaid 'zitan' brush holder,, A silver-inlaid 'zitan' brush holder, Qing dynasty, 18th century

A refined brush holder crafted from zitan wood with silver inlay, dating to the 18th century Qing dynasty. This functional art object exemplifies the sophisticated scholar's taste of the period.

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