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No other cloisonne brush handles appear to be pubished, although examples in jade, porcelain and organic materials are known
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A RARE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CALLIGRAPHY BRUSH
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The handle with a yellow-ground honeycomb cell pattern between two bands of palm leaves and double rings set with beads, the head with branches of peony, chrysanthemum, peach and finger citrus on a turquoise ground
8 1/2in. (21.5cm.) long; 13 1/2in. (34.5cm.) including brush
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The handle with a yellow-ground honeycomb cell pattern between two bands of palm leaves and double rings set with beads, the head with branches of peony, chrysanthemum, peach and finger citrus on a turquoise ground
8 1/2in. (21.5cm.) long; 13 1/2in. (34.5cm.) including brush
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