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A DOCUMENTARY CARVED ROOT WOOD 'CALLIGRAPHY' BRUSH POT
Cyclically dated Wuyin year corresponding to 1938 and of the period
In the form of a gnarled trunk section, with two cut extending branches, inscribed with calligraphy extolling the virtues of hard work.
17.5cm (6 7/8in) high.
Footnotes:
1938年 木根題字筆筒 「墨林」「晴閣」「永用」「天然」「努力工作。從來勤苦是蒼生,那有青年自在翁。商賈離家千里外,農桑竭力五更中。時在戊寅,方城居士。」
Provenance: From the collection of Soame Jenyns (1904-1976), by repute.
Cyclically dated Wuyin year corresponding to 1938 and of the period
In the form of a gnarled trunk section, with two cut extending branches, inscribed with calligraphy extolling the virtues of hard work.
17.5cm (6 7/8in) high.
Footnotes:
1938年 木根題字筆筒 「墨林」「晴閣」「永用」「天然」「努力工作。從來勤苦是蒼生,那有青年自在翁。商賈離家千里外,農桑竭力五更中。時在戊寅,方城居士。」
Provenance: From the collection of Soame Jenyns (1904-1976), by repute.
Condition
General old wear.
4cm long x 2cm wide triangular rim section is loose.
4cm long x 2cm wide triangular rim section is loose.
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A DOCUMENTARY CARVED ROOT WOOD 'CALLIGRAPHY' BRUSH POT Cyclically dated Wuyin year corresponding...
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