A CARVED BAMBOO 'THREE STAR GODS' BRUSHPOT 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

deftly carved and pierced with a continuous scene depicting the stellar deities appraising a long scroll under gnarled pine trees with an attendant standing behind, accompanied by a deer and a crane playing alongside, all set within a landscape setting detailed with jagged rockwork and a stream, the bamboo patinated to a warm reddish-brown color

European Private Collection (by repute).

In overall good condition. There are a few minor repaired breaks to the carved designs, the largest measuring approx. 1.5 cm extending down from the rim, and there is also a 0.5 cm shallow chip to the rim. Some consolidated age cracks, particularly to the rim and foot. Some black staining to the surface, and old glue residue to the base.
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