A CHINESE HARDWOOD BRUSH POT

拍品描述

This stout cylindrical hardwood brush pot features polished dark trim neatly fitted to both the rim and base for sturdy, refined edging. Its outer wall is adorned with deep layered relief carving depicting an immersive mountainous scenic setting, filled with rugged rock formations, dense pine groves, bamboo thickets, drifting cloud scrolls and numerous elaborately rendered robed scholars alongside attendant figures strolling across natural terrain. Warm honey-toned wood patina highlights intricate grain and sculptural depth. Measuring 20 cm in length, 16 cm in width and 23.5 cm in height with a substantial weight of 2910 g, it exhibits exceptional carving precision, serving as an impressive functional ornament for traditional scholar?s desk collections.

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