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Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900

$2,680

£2,003.96

€2,340.51

CA$3,765.40

A$3,814.15

CHF 2,190

MX$46,245.40

NOK 25,412.19

SEK 25,866.69

DKK 17,497.77

About the Item

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This wooden brush pot from the late 19th century was sculpted from the hollows of a gnarled tree root, carefully worked to preserve every knot, twist and burl in the wood. Popular during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), brush pots such as this were revered for their organic, wild appearance, bringing to mind the romantic notion of an artist-scholar living amidst nature. This example has been softened by the touch of many hands, burnished to a smooth patina that calls to be touched. Additional Dimensions: Interior: 6.5"W x 5.5"D x 7.5"H

Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
Style:
Qing (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Burl,Carved
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: ZHA0581stDibs: LU820042824202

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