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Brush Pot

18th century to 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Brush pot made of bamboo set on three slightly raised feet, with engraved prose of 74 characters in running script. Signed.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bamboo, carving, engraving
Brief description
Brush pot, bamboo with engraved calligraphy, China, 18th to 19th century
Physical description
Brush pot made of bamboo set on three slightly raised feet, with engraved prose of 74 characters in running script. Signed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Prose with 74 characters in running script
  • 聖泉鑴玩 (In regular script)
    Translation
    Carved for amusement by Shengquan
    Transliteration
    Shengquan xi wan
Object history
Purchased from Dr J. W. Grice
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
FE.29-1976

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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