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Description
Chinese Rosewood brush holder (pen pot) circa late Qing dynasty. Finely carved on surface with a sitting Buddha on lotus … Read more Chinese Rosewood brush holder (pen pot) circa late Qing dynasty. Finely carved on surface with a sitting Buddha on lotus throne holding his hands in Vitarka mudra, which signifies the transmission of his teachings. Surrounding him around the center frame is a packed group of Bodhisattva and deities at the attendance to his sermon. The dense carving is done with superb craftsmanship and much attention was paid to the details. The wood is likely Hongmu a rosewood family that resembles Huanghuali but with a distinguished smell (also known in southern China as Hong Suanzhi, the sour wood), a dark hard wood, choice of the material for many highly carved scholar objects for the literati. See less
- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 5ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Coffee
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Very fine antique condition, with possible older restoration toward the base, encrustation and … moreGood Wear consistent with age and use. Very fine antique condition, with possible older restoration toward the base, encrustation and crystallized patina on the base and inside. less
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