Pot - Patinated bronze - Bronze bitong
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Chinese bronze openwork brush pot (bitong) from the 17th century Qing dynasty, featuring a dragon among clouds, in patinated bronze, height 12 cm, width 8 cm, depth 8 cm, weight 484 g, provenance Privécollectie.
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Chinese bronze openwork brush pot (bitong) – 17th century, Qing Dynasty
Beautiful and rare Chinese bronze openwork brush pot (bitong) from the 17th century, richly executed in relief with a majestic dragon among graceful cloud motifs. The powerful dragon motif, a symbol of imperial power, prosperity and protection, is carved with great skill and gives the piece impressive depth.
The upper rim is decorated with a classic geometric leiwen (key-fret) band, while the underside is also finished decoratively. The dark brown to almost black patina testifies to its age and lends the piece a particularly elegant appearance.
Brush pots like this were used by Chinese scholars for storing writing brushes and formed an essential part of the traditional study. Due to the refined workmanship and the decorative character, this object is both a collectible art object and an attractive display piece.
A comparable example was auctioned at Christie’s on May 12, 2017.
Features:
Material: bronze
Type: openwork brush pot (bitong)
Decoration: dragon among cloud motifs
Origin: China
Dating: 17th century
Height: 12 cm
Diameter: 8 cm
Weight: 484 g
Condition:
In good antique condition with signs of wear and natural aging consistent with age and use. Nice old patina.
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Chinese bronze openwork brush pot (bitong) – 17th century, Qing Dynasty
Beautiful and rare Chinese bronze openwork brush pot (bitong) from the 17th century, richly executed in relief with a majestic dragon among graceful cloud motifs. The powerful dragon motif, a symbol of imperial power, prosperity and protection, is carved with great skill and gives the piece impressive depth.
The upper rim is decorated with a classic geometric leiwen (key-fret) band, while the underside is also finished decoratively. The dark brown to almost black patina testifies to its age and lends the piece a particularly elegant appearance.
Brush pots like this were used by Chinese scholars for storing writing brushes and formed an essential part of the traditional study. Due to the refined workmanship and the decorative character, this object is both a collectible art object and an attractive display piece.
A comparable example was auctioned at Christie’s on May 12, 2017.
Features:
Material: bronze
Type: openwork brush pot (bitong)
Decoration: dragon among cloud motifs
Origin: China
Dating: 17th century
Height: 12 cm
Diameter: 8 cm
Weight: 484 g
Condition:
In good antique condition with signs of wear and natural aging consistent with age and use. Nice old patina.
Free shipping:
International shipping with Track & Trace.
Will be very securely packed, please do not worry!
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
484 g
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Title additional information
Bronze bitong
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Bronze
Dynastic style/period
17th century
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
12 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Diameter
8 cm
Estimated period
1650-1700
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