California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 135 
AN IVORY CARVED BRUSH POT WITH STAND    清 象牙雕洗馬圖詩文筆筒


  • Dimension: Top: 6 3/8 in (16.2 cm) H (with stand): 6 1/2 in (16.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3000
  • Estimate To: $4000

Of cylindrical form, the brush pot low-relief carved with a bearded man leading a horse to river for a bath, surrounded by pine trees, hills, and rock formations, Chinese poem, artist signature and mark next to the man, six character “CHENGHUA” mark on the bottom. Visible cracks present on the brush pot, due to age. Qing Dynasty period