明末至清初 黃花梨筆筒

with a gently waisted cylindrical body rising from a flat base, the warmly patinated wood strikingly figured with a natural attractive grain pattern of concentric rings and variegated brown streaks

There are age cracks to the brushpot, including a stabilised age crack to the underside. There is an approx 4 cm restored chip to the rim.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

此器帶流動的天然紋理，活潑美觀。器身自沿口稍略收細至底，雅致耐看。

筆筒的基本功能是擺在案頭上盛放毛筆和卷軸，也可作為裝飾性的瓶插，插放塵拂、孔雀羽毛及如意等風雅飾物。