California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sept. 12, 2020  Sept. 12, 2020

 Lot # 8536 
A CRYSTAL CARVED 'DRAGON' BRUSH WITH COVER    清 茶晶龍紋毛筆


  • Dimension: Length: 11 7/8 in (30.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $600
  • Estimate To: $800

The crystal brush shaft carved with dragon in relief, completed with a gilt bronze brush cover incised with lotus decorations.


水晶,古代稱之為水玉。據《山海經-南山經》中記載:「堂之山多水玉。」注上說:「水玉,今水晶也。」舊時的君主帝王以水晶雕琢精美的擺件,以顯示他們的權貴。此毛筆筆桿以天然水晶製成,桿身為盤龍紋飾,雕刻精細,氣勢磅礴。整體秀氣美觀,水晶用料上乘,晶瑩剔透,實為文房實用佳品,配白玉筆架,更為難得。