Bitong paintbrush pot - Bamboo - 20th century
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Pot a pinceau Bitong en bambou, cylindrical brush pot with high-relief scenes of traditional Chinese literati life, XXe siècle, height 33 cm, width about 9 cm, from a private collection in good condition.
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China - Carved bamboo Bitong brush pot - Literati scenes - 20th century
Description :
Authentic cylindrical brush pot (bitong) made of carved bamboo, decorated with traditional Chinese narrative scenes.
Decor :
The high-relief decor extends around the entire circumference and depicts several scenes of daily Chinese life: characters in conversation, traditional architecture with a pavilion, and finely carved plant and natural elements. The composition demonstrates a fine mastery of bamboo sculpture, with multiple levels of depth bringing the characters and landscape to life.
Material: natural bamboo
20th century
Origin: China
Approximate dimensions: height 33cm, diameter approximately 9cm.
State:
Good overall condition with a beautiful usage patina. There is a crack along the upper edge and some normal signs of age for this type of antique object. The interior retains the natural light color of the bamboo.
Provenance: French private collection
Authentic decorative piece, ideal for lovers of Asian art and Chinese scholar furniture.
China - Carved bamboo Bitong brush pot - Literati scenes - 20th century
Description :
Authentic cylindrical brush pot (bitong) made of carved bamboo, decorated with traditional Chinese narrative scenes.
Decor :
The high-relief decor extends around the entire circumference and depicts several scenes of daily Chinese life: characters in conversation, traditional architecture with a pavilion, and finely carved plant and natural elements. The composition demonstrates a fine mastery of bamboo sculpture, with multiple levels of depth bringing the characters and landscape to life.
Material: natural bamboo
20th century
Origin: China
Approximate dimensions: height 33cm, diameter approximately 9cm.
State:
Good overall condition with a beautiful usage patina. There is a crack along the upper edge and some normal signs of age for this type of antique object. The interior retains the natural light color of the bamboo.
Provenance: French private collection
Authentic decorative piece, ideal for lovers of Asian art and Chinese scholar furniture.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
1
Material
Bamboo
Height
33 cm
Width
9 cm
Title of artwork
Bitong paintbrush pot
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
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