ingegrifd decor - Republiek periode - Jar - Patinated bronze - Brush cup - Bitong
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Chinese porcelain brush holder (bitong) of cylindrical form from the Republic period (ca. 1912–1949), with an incised grisaille decoration of two ladies in a garden and an unglazed foot rim, in good condition with minor wear, height 12 cm and diameter 7.5 cm, titled Penselenbeker - Bitong.
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Chinese porcelain brush cup with incised decoration – Republic period (ca. 1912–1949)
Refined Chinese porcelain brush cup (bitong) from the Republic period, executed in an elegant cylindrical form. The cup is decorated in a subtle grisaille technique with a finely incised decoration, giving the scene a particularly soft and painterly appearance.
The scene shows two ladies in an enclosed garden, absorbed in a book or album on a low table, surrounded by graceful willow trees and a blooming garden. The fine linework and subdued color palette emphasize the calm and refinement that characterize Chinese literary culture.
Brush cups were traditionally used on scholars' desks to store calligraphy and painting brushes. Today they are beloved collectibles due to their combination of artistic quality and historical significance.
The unglazed foot rim and the quality of the porcelain are characteristic of good productions from the Republic period.
Period: Republic period, ca. 1912–1949
Material: Porcelain
Decoration: Incised grisaille decoration with ladies in a garden landscape
Form: Cylindrical brush cup (bitong)
Condition: good, some minimal scratches/wear, small glaze flaws, otherwise in very good condition.
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Chinese porcelain brush cup with incised decoration – Republic period (ca. 1912–1949)
Refined Chinese porcelain brush cup (bitong) from the Republic period, executed in an elegant cylindrical form. The cup is decorated in a subtle grisaille technique with a finely incised decoration, giving the scene a particularly soft and painterly appearance.
The scene shows two ladies in an enclosed garden, absorbed in a book or album on a low table, surrounded by graceful willow trees and a blooming garden. The fine linework and subdued color palette emphasize the calm and refinement that characterize Chinese literary culture.
Brush cups were traditionally used on scholars' desks to store calligraphy and painting brushes. Today they are beloved collectibles due to their combination of artistic quality and historical significance.
The unglazed foot rim and the quality of the porcelain are characteristic of good productions from the Republic period.
Period: Republic period, ca. 1912–1949
Material: Porcelain
Decoration: Incised grisaille decoration with ladies in a garden landscape
Form: Cylindrical brush cup (bitong)
Condition: good, some minimal scratches/wear, small glaze flaws, otherwise in very good condition.
Free shipping:
International shipping with Track & Trace.
It will be very securely packaged, please do not worry!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
0 g
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Title additional information
Brush cup - Bitong
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Manufacturer/brand
ingegrifd decor - Republiek periode
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
12 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Diameter
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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