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Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, …
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Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stoneware brush pot beautifully exemplifies this traditional form with the classical artistry of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics.
Loosely brushed atop a cool white field is an idyllic scene of lively birds and butterflies amid flowering tree peonies. This motif of birds & peonies conveys a blessing of love, wealth and marital happiness. Cobalt brushstrokes sweep across the pot like wind, animating the setting with subtle movement. Ideal today as an elevated vase or planter, the glazed pot makes for a lovely wedding gift or anniversary present.
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. less
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