A carved bamboo 'scholars in landscape' brushpot Qing dynasty, 19th century

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, PERTH

of cylindrical form on three shallow feet, the sides deeply carved with a continuous scene of scholars and officials with attendants in various pursuits, some inspecting a scroll, others drinking wine, others seated painting or playing go, amongst gnarled pine trees and bamboo groves in a landscape of rocky cliffs, an inscription to one side Song Yin Ju Xian, Jia Wu Xia Yue Shang Geng
16 cm high

• Lot Sold $6,500 (Hammer Price)
• $7,930 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Some short vertical cracks rising from the base and around the mouth. Generally good condition.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward