THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A FINELY CARVED IVORY BRUSHPOT
18TH CENTURY
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A FINELY CARVED IVORY BRUSHPOT
18th century
Of irregular cylindrical shape, finely carved around the exterior with three dragons on a rich design of dense cloud scrolls and flames extending to the mouth and beneath, the base with the four-character inscription Yan Qing Lou Zhi, age cracks
6¼in. (15.8cm.) high, hardwood stand with silver inlay, fitted box
18th century
Of irregular cylindrical shape, finely carved around the exterior with three dragons on a rich design of dense cloud scrolls and flames extending to the mouth and beneath, the base with the four-character inscription Yan Qing Lou Zhi, age cracks
6¼in. (15.8cm.) high, hardwood stand with silver inlay, fitted box