A PAIR OF CORAL-GROUND MOUNTAIN-SHAPED PORCELAIN BRUSHRESTS CHINA, POSSIBLY REPUBLIC / MINGUO PERIOD It rests on a base imitating a matching wooden stand. The upper part is shaped as a three-peaked sacred mountain. They bear inscriptions / calligraphies painted with gilt. Both bear a Jian Ding wax seal of exportation. H: 10,1 cm Provenance: - a private collection; - Juan Carlos Katzenstein (1925-2018), an Argentinian Diplomat, who was an Ambassador in Beijing, China, from December 6, 1975 to January 2, 1978, and later to the Holy See (Vatican) and to the Sovereign Order of Malta from 1989 to 1991 (by repute). 一对珊瑚地山形瓷刷 中国 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence ofsuch a reference does not imply that an item is freefrom defects or restoration, nor does a referenceto particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.