BAMBOO BRUSHPOT 100 CHILDREN

BAMBOO BRUSHPOT 100 CHILDREN
QING PERIOD 1644 to 1911

The colour of this brushpot is actually : " DARK TAN " it appears lighter in colour in the images.
An outstanding tactile well carved in high relief cylindrical brush pot standing on three feet. Children and their pet dog, indulging in various form of play, clashing cymbals, blowing a trumpet, beating drums and gongs, playing tag, and more.
Bamboo trunks and leafage, magnificent rocky outcrops, a large gnarled pine with overhanging branches.
Calligraphy and seal marks.

The “Children at play” or “Children playing” motif (婴戏图 / 婴戏) is a metaphor which alludes to continuing the family line, marital blessings and lots of kids.

Formerly the property of a Japanese collector - acquired over 40 years ago.

Refer the large images for details & condition. Please note... depending on your computer monitor / phone / ipad etc. colour may vary to actual.

Condition: Very good, hairlines. Commensurate with age.
Height about : 16.2 cm
Diameter about: 12.1 cm
Weight about: 386 grams
A$425