Bamboo Brush Pot THE SCHOLAR & ATTENDANT

BAMBOO BRUSHPOT THE SCHOLAR & ATTENDANT
QING PERIOD 1644 to 1911

The colour of this brushpot is actually : DARK BROWN it appears lighter in colour in the images.

A well carved slim brushpot standing on three feet.
A scholar standing, a writing desk with brushpot and ink stone, a cushioned seat, a kettle brewing, a pine tree with overhanging branches, an attendant carrying a basket .

Formerly the property of a Japanese collector - acquired over 40 years ago.

Refer the large images for details & condition. Please note... depending on your computer monitor / phone / ipad etc. colour may vary to actual.

Condition: Minor hairlines commensurate with age.
Height about : 16.5 cm
Diameter about: 9.2 cm
Weight about: 214 grams
A$425

Ref:A brush pot bearing a nearly identical scene was sold at auction in China 2003 26 Nov. Lot 1209. RMB 1,100,000 refer image