Chinese Porcelain Garden Scene Bitong

Description

Chinese porcelain garden scene bitong, a finely formed, cylindrical, brush pot with a mottled, mustard yellow, glazed exterior, interior, and … more Chinese porcelain garden scene bitong, a finely formed, cylindrical, brush pot with a mottled, mustard yellow, glazed exterior, interior, and circular inset within the smooth, glazed base. The top is accented with a slightly concave band capped by an incised line above and a narrow, convex line below. The pot is decorated with a finely carved and detailed scene of three, Chinese ladies standing in a covered and tiled patio next to a table with burning incense. On their left is a rock garden with palm leaves, a small bush and other leafy plants. To their right is another rock garden with leafy plants next to a supporting pillar. All the artwork is done in low relief. The base accent repeats that of the top. A four character, Guangxu, Chu Xiu Gong Zhi mark in Zhuanshu script within a square is carved to the circular inset of the base. The finely carved, traditional, Chinese, hongmu stand is included. Circa early Republic of China era.

Chu Xiu Gong Zhi: Made for the Palace of Gathering Elegance. Located in the Imperial Palace, Beijing for the use of the first-ranked concubine.

vase: 5" high x 3.3" diameter

stand: 3.125" high x 5.125" diameter less