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Brushpot on stand
Brushpots on stands are indeed very rare. Although a large number of woodcut illustrations from the late Ming and eraly Qing periods shows brushpots of this design on painting tables, only a few have survived to our time. The reason is obvious: the two parts are easily separated and the stands most likely ends up supporting a vase or another precious piece.
Pots designed for stands are distinguished by their ring close to the base and a narrowing beneath the ring to go into the rim of the stand.
This example is made from high class huanghuali wood and dates from the 17th century. The pot and the stand have "melted" together, most likely because of the shrinkage of the stand along its grain - plus wax and dust of the time. A seperation can easily be done. There is no doubt that the stand and the pot are born together and made from the same piece of wood. The patina is identical, it is rich, deep and very attractive.
The grain patterns of the pot show mountainscape, waves and other "dream associations" in an attractive variety. Particularly charming is the outturning lip at the top of the pot - a kind of matching partner to the stand.
The pot has - of course - an individual bottom. It shows heavy traces of old ink and lacquer.
The item is very well preserved. It has no repairs.Besides being rare it is a wonderful and appealing scholar's item rarely seen on the market.
Item no. 176
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