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A RARE TORTOISESHELL VENEERED ZITAN BRUSHPOT
GUANGXU MARK AND PROBABLY OF THE PERIOD
Of hexagonal section, the base, sides and rim covered with an attractively mottled translucent tortoiseshell lining, incised lightly to the sides with a long inscription, dated Guangxu bingshen year corresponding to 1896 and a seal, supported on three semi-circular feet, the interior plain exposing the wood's natural grain
5 1/4in. (13.4cm.) high, box
GUANGXU MARK AND PROBABLY OF THE PERIOD
Of hexagonal section, the base, sides and rim covered with an attractively mottled translucent tortoiseshell lining, incised lightly to the sides with a long inscription, dated Guangxu bingshen year corresponding to 1896 and a seal, supported on three semi-circular feet, the interior plain exposing the wood's natural grain
5 1/4in. (13.4cm.) high, box