A CHINESE CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POT

拍品描述

Measuring 14.5 cm in height and 12 cm in width, this cylindrical bamboo brush pot displays a lustrous warm patina developed over extended ageing, highlighting the organic texture of bamboo grain. Its outer wall features elaborate relief carvings presenting reclining robed scholars resting within a serene bamboo grove; slender drooping bamboo foliage meticulously frames the tranquil landscape backdrop. The sculptors rendered soft fabric folds on scholarly robes and fine natural details of stalks and leaves with great precision. A subtly raised foot ring stabilises the vessel, and the neatly smoothed top rim is practical for desk use. Rooted in classic literati aesthetics, this finely crafted utensil is a superb acquisition for curated assemblages of antique Chinese bamboo scholar wares.

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