Lot 382 , A Chinese bamboo brush pot, 17th / 18th century, 13.5cm, slight old worm damage

A Chinese bamboo brush pot, 17th / 18th century, carved in relief with sages and attendants seated in a rocky outcrop beneath a pine tree, 13.5cm, slight old worm damage
Estimate £300-500

English Private Collection purchased from the 1960's to 1980's.

The relief carved decoration is a little worn all over, there is some occasional age cracks to the bamboo, there are a few tiny treated worm holes to the exterior and some occasional minor worm damage to the interior, again treated, there is some slight erosion to the interior of the base from worm damage, it is also visible on the underside, otherwise good.


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Sold for £950