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A Chinese Hardwood Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Late 19th Century

$850
£640.98
€741.33
CA$1,192.55
A$1,325.59
CHF 694.85
MX$16,188.64
NOK 8,674.74
SEK 8,161.31
DKK 5,533.07

About the Item

A Chinese Hardwood Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Late 19th Century This decorative container is used to hold writing brushes and popular during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). It was revered for its organic, wild appearance, evoking the image of an artist-scholar living in nature. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 22cm. Width: 26cm. Depth: 24cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    ARMADALE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NOCP1stDibs: LU8952246468482

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