清十八世紀 竹雕山間竹石圖筆筒 《芷岩製》款

of cylindrical form and supporting on three short feet, deftly incised on the exterior with a wondrous mountain landscape scene detailed with craggy rockwork and arboured with tall bamboo trees next to an inscription signed by Zhiyan, the patina of a warm caramel-brown colour

The brushpot is in good overall condition with just general surface wear as expected. The actual colour of the bamboo is warmer than the catalogue illustration.
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