California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 21, 2014  Dec. 21, 2014

 Lot # 3613 
AN IVORY CARVED BRUSH POT WITH STAND    明 象牙人物故事御馬圖筆筒


  • Dimension: Top: 6 3/8 in (16.2 cm) Height: 6 1/2 in (16.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

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 bursh pot, due to age. Ming Dynasty Period.