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China
19th century - Qing Dynasty
清十九世紀 竹雕文人雅集圖筆筒
Inscribed by French soldier from Bordeaux on the base with a note …
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China
19th century - Qing Dynasty
清十九世紀 竹雕文人雅集圖筆筒
Inscribed by French soldier from Bordeaux on the base with a note that this brush pot was a souvenir from 1865. The second opium war between Britain + France vs. China ended in 1860 and resulted in major concessions by the Chinese state including the legalization of opium. This solider was likely stationed to re-enforce these concessions post-war.
Brush pots (a.k.a. Bitongs) are traditionally scholars objects and held calligraphy brushes. This example is highly carved with a scholar situated in a landscape being attended to by servants as well as peacocks which symbolize beauty and civilization.
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 3ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Qing
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bamboo
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- There is some stable splitting to the bamboo. Retains a mellow amber patina from age and handling. There is some stable splitting to the bamboo. Retains a mellow amber patina from age and handling. less
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