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LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
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A FINELY INLAID HUANGHUALI BRUSH POT
LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The cylindrical brush pot is finely inlaid with wood, mother-of-pearl, coral, malachite, soapstone, turquoise, and lapis-lazuli to depict a long gnarled bough bearing prunus in various stages of bloom, entwined with camellia branches. The ground is further detailed with lingzhi and orchid leaves emerging from rocks.
5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) high, box
LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The cylindrical brush pot is finely inlaid with wood, mother-of-pearl, coral, malachite, soapstone, turquoise, and lapis-lazuli to depict a long gnarled bough bearing prunus in various stages of bloom, entwined with camellia branches. The ground is further detailed with lingzhi and orchid leaves emerging from rocks.
5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) high, box
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Ruben Lien