04-23-201304-24-2013
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April 23, 2013 02:00 PMCalender
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Gilt-lacquered Brush Holder

Sell one like this
$960$800
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2647BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 23, 2013 2:00PM

Description:

Gilt-lacquered Brush Holder, China, 19th century, quatrefoil shape, the exterior decorated in a continuous scene of bats in flight amongst clouds, with Eight Buddhist Symbols interspersed, all between brocade bands of curvilinear borders, gilt on black lacquer, Qianlong six-character mark engraved on the base, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

crackleure, overall with wear and loss of lacquer and gilt


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China