Dimensions: 18cm L x 18cm W x 19.5cm H

Chinese Qing Dynasty Zitan Brush Pot. Carved in cylindrical body, thick, gently tapered to straight close round mouth rim, with deep concave to input the moabi brush, raised with short round foot base. The exterior carved with detail of a musical group is playing strains on the forest surrounded with dense tree flowers bloom and lishui rivers. Rosewood or Zitan is an extremely dense wood which sinks in water. It is a member of the rosewood family and is botanically classified in the Pterocarpus genus. The lumber is blackish-purple in hue, and its fibbers are loaded with deep red pigments which have been used for dye throughout the ages. The entirety is encased in amazing relief carving which gives this box a captivating appearance. The zitan round armchairs shows smooth lustrous patina, dense hardwood with feathery fine grain.

Excellent condition over all. Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. We Gallery shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.