Scroll Pot

Antique Chinese Hardwood Scroll Pot

A majestic scroll pot of impressive proportion.
This pot, the purpose of which is to hold hand scrolls would have graced the table of a person of importance.

Of square shape superbly carved in high relief on each rectangular panel with a sinuous five clawed dragon descending upon a flaming pearl against a ground of scrolling waves above curling cresting waves.
The borders and mouth carved with key fret design.
The hardwood base carved continuously around with spectacular foaming waves.

The base of the pot with calligraphy.
The English translation.
The Dou (A vessel used in ancient time to hold corn) is filled with Gold and Silver. With Riches Honour and rank in the Family, all is happy in the world.
The Dragon and the Phoenix bring luck.
Thirtieth year of Qianlong Period . Yiyou Year (1756) Summer. Signature : Qi Xiang. Seal Mark : Shi

The stand: Thirtieth year of Qianlong Period . Yiyou Year (1756) Summer. Signature : Qi Xiang. Seal Mark : Shi

A scroll pot of this size with this design is extremely rare.
formerly the property of a Japanese collector.

Condition: Excellent There is a minor loss to the end of one of the dragons whiskers, on two of the panels - refer images.

Refer Large Images for details, quality and condition, they also form the description.

Depending on your computer monitor / phone / etc colour may vary to actual.

Dimensions are maximum measurements

Height About : 39.1 cm
Width About : 19.3 cm
Depth About : 19.3 cm

A$9,000

This scroll pot once formed half of a pair, the other scroll pot was carved with a Phoenix. It was sold to a Chinese collector over 10 years ago.