California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 10, 2020  May 10, 2020

 Lot # 9458 
A CHINESE ALOESWOOD 'MOUNTAIN' BRUSH REST    清 沉香筆架


  • Dimension: Height: 4 2/8 in (10.8 cm) Length: 4 2/8 in (10.8 cm) Width: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2200

Carved in the form of a layered three-peak mountain range with a prominent central summit, the surface rendered with jagged layers and irregular crevices, the wood is of characteristic aroma of aloeswood.


沉香自古以來就是非常名貴的木料,被喻為植物中的鑽石,自古為世人所重。加之沉香與身俱來的香氣,淡雅宜人,亦是工藝品最上乘的原材料。本器沉香木精心雕琢而成,三峰聳立,中峰高出,氣勢磅礴極具張力,把玩之際又有暗香浮動,又可當作筆架。