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    Sale 1113

    Fine Chinese Archaic Bronzes, Ceramics and Works of Art

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    20 September 2002

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    • A RARE BRASS-DECORATED PEWTER
    Lot 140

    A RARE BRASS-DECORATED PEWTER MOUNTAIN-FORM BRUSHREST

    WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619)

    Price realised

    USD 5,975

    Estimate

    USD 6,000 - USD 8,000

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    A RARE BRASS-DECORATED PEWTER MOUNTAIN-FORM BRUSHREST
    Wanli period (1573-1619)
    Of slightly curved section, decorated on one side with a qilin and a flaming pearl in a garden setting of rocks and peony below clouds drifting across the five peaks, the reverse with a buddhistic lion playing with a brocade ball in a similar setting, all within plain borders and all incised and highlighted in thin brass overlay reserved against the pewter ground
    9¼in. (23.5cm.) long

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