Two Americans in Paris, The Collection of Sam and Myrna Myers
Two Americans in Paris, The Collection of Sam and Myrna Myers
an inlaid huanghuali brushpot, bitong, Qing dynasty, 18th century | 清十八世紀 黃花梨嵌寳梅花紋筆筒
Auction Closed
November 4, 11:45 AM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
An inlaid huanghuali brushpot, bitong
Qing dynasty, 18th century
清十八世紀 黃花梨嵌寳梅花紋筆筒
of cylindrical form and finely inlaid with wood, hardstones and mother-of-pearl depicting a large prunus branch in full blossom entwined with a leafy stem of red flowers
Height 13 cm, 5⅛ in.
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