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OverviewA vintage square brush pot in the Chinese style, with four red crackle-finish panels set into a dark brown frame. Each panel shows gilt raised-relief figures, including an elder with a staff and a young attendant, and robed figures carrying flowers and branches. The rim has a textured gilt border, and the pot stands on four small bracket feet. It works as a desk holder for pens and brushes, or as a display piece on a shelf or mantel.
BackgroundThe brush pot (bitong) is a traditional item on the Chinese scholar\'s desk, used to hold calligraphy brushes. The long-bearded elder with a staff is a common longevity motif in Chinese decorative art. This piece is unmarked; its age is estimated from style and wear.
ConditionGood vintage condition. The crackle finish is part of the design. Light rubbing, scratches and small spots of finish loss on the corners, feet and base. The gilding is intact with light wear. No structural cracks seen. The interior is clean and the base is unmarked. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & WeightHeight: 6.7 inWidth: 5.2 inDepth: 5.2 inWeight: 1 lb 2.8 oz
ShippingFree standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
SKU: BA-1223
