Lot 373 , Two Chinese graduated huang huali brush pots, 18th century, 12.5cm and 15.2cm
Two Chinese graduated huang huali brush pots, 18th century, each of slightly waisted cylindrical form, 12.5cm and 15.2cm
Estimate £1,000-1,500
A scholarly object acquired by the present owner from the artist Fu Hua
The small brush pot does not fit completely and the other projects slightly above, it has a number of age splits to the wood, some with slight filler repair, the larger brush pot which has a hole in the centre has a later timber closing up that hole and has a split to one side travelling half way up with some filler in it to the side and the base, both of nice colour.
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Sold for £3,600