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A Chinese famille verte brush pot, Late Qing dynasty, painted…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
26-Nov-2013
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Description:
A Chinese famille verte brush pot, Late Qing dynasty, painted around the body with figurines set in garden landscape, on one side a seated official, possibly Su Shi, surrounded by two of his close friends, possibly Huang Tingjian and Fo Yin, enjoying tea, attended by two servants on the other side, the base with a central glazed recess, 19.9 cm diam., Su Shi, a famous poet and calligraphist during the Northern Song dynasty, was well known for his love for tea. Historical records and paintings often show Su as a bearded man wearing a tall hat, and sometimes accompanied by his two close friends, calligraphist Huang Tingjian and Buddhist Fo Yin, engaging in various cultural activities. The painting on this brushpot is possibly a tribute to the great friendship
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Category:
Unclassified