Lot Essay
(US$8,000-10,000)
Details
A RARE LATE MING IMPERIAL BAMBOO BRUSH AND COVER
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN A RECTANGLE AND OF THE PERIOD
The slightly tapering cylindrical shaft well carved in the round with a pair of ascending and descending sinuous scaly dragons pursuing a flaming pearl, amidst swirling clouds and breaking waves at the base, the design repeated on the cover
8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm.) long, box
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN A RECTANGLE AND OF THE PERIOD
The slightly tapering cylindrical shaft well carved in the round with a pair of ascending and descending sinuous scaly dragons pursuing a flaming pearl, amidst swirling clouds and breaking waves at the base, the design repeated on the cover
8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm.) long, box
(US$8,000-10,000)