A zitan brushpot, Bitong
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
of irregular cylindrical form, naturalistically carved as a trunk section of a tree, the exterior surface carved with knots and crevices simulating bark, the wood patinated to a dark even tone
15.5 cm wide
- Lot Sold $4,200 (Hammer Price)
- $5,124 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Very small chip in outer edge of rim. The raised edge of one of the crevices chpped approx 0.8cm. Four vertical hairline cracks extending up the sides, and a crack over the footrim extending up the side approx 1.5cm. Otherwise generally good condition
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