AN INLAID HUANGHUALI BRUSHPOT QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY

of cylindrical form supported on three low bracket feet, the sides finely inlaid with wood, stained ivory, hardstones and mother-of-pearl depicting a large prunus branch in full blossom entwined with a leafy stem of flowering peony

This is generally in good condition, however there are two splits to the base (2.5cm long each) from the central circular plug, which could be a later replacement.
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