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Blue and White Brush Pot with Koi & Lotus

About the Item

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot beautifully exemplifies this traditional form with the classical artistry of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics. Brushed atop a cool white field is a fantastical underwater scene of children playing in a forest of lotus blossoms and riding on the backs of koi fish, a motif in Chinese art expressing a wish for abundance year after year.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TLC029U1stDibs: LU820037675192
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