BAMBOO BRUSHPOT LADY IN THE WIND

LADY IN THE WIND - BAMBOO BRUSHPOT
QING PERIOD 1644 to 1911

A superb extremely rare antique Chinese reticulated Bamboo Brush pot, standing on three feet.

A vibrant portrayal of a Chinese beauty dressed in long flowing robes standing contemplatively, the wind gusts swirling around her .
A panel fence visible on the reverse. Calligraphy and seal mark.

*** A nearly identical brushpot to this brushpot, was illustrated in the Arts Of Asia Magazine 2005 ***
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Formerly the property of a Japanese collector.

Condition: very good, age hairlines commensurate with age.

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Depending on your computer monitor / phone / etc colour may vary to actual
Dimensions are maximum measurements

Height about : 15.1 cm
Diameter about: 10.7 cm
Weight: 292grams

A$950
Among the literati the preference was for objects of so-called "organic taste" where the mellow colours of bamboo and the natural forms found in nature, were most appreciated.
"Organic taste" literati objects reflected the quiet simplicity and contemplative aspect of a scholar's existence and emphasized his communion with nature, those articles made from bamboo became highly collectable.
In traditional Chinese culture, bamboo is a metaphor of vitality and longevity, which usually relates to a man who has exemplary conduct and nobility of character.
Silently grown in desolate mountains, bamboo is very slim with joints on their stem and their leaves are like scabbards.
Their firm and indomitable willpower was admired by many ancient literati and painters.
The famous poet Su shi once wrote “Rather eat without meat than live without bamboo” in his poem to express his deep love for bamboo.