A Chinese ruby-red-glazed square brush pot, Republic period
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Description
A Chinese ruby-red-glazed square brush pot
Republic period
Each side featuring a carved, recessed roundel with a figural or botanical scene. With character mark obscured by previous collector sticker to underside; sold with associated wooden stand.
H: 5, W: 3 1/8, D: 3 1/8 in.
H: 12.7, W: 7.94, D: 7.94 cm.
Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He amassed great wealth in the casinos there through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.
Republic period
Each side featuring a carved, recessed roundel with a figural or botanical scene. With character mark obscured by previous collector sticker to underside; sold with associated wooden stand.
H: 5, W: 3 1/8, D: 3 1/8 in.
H: 12.7, W: 7.94, D: 7.94 cm.
Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He amassed great wealth in the casinos there through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.
Condition
Overall good condition.
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A Chinese ruby-red-glazed square brush pot, Republic period
Estimate $100 - $200
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