Estimate

6.000 - 10.000

Session

8 May 2026

Description

China, Ming Dynasty, 16th century

Modelled as a standing screen, with a high-relief representation of 'Kui Xing' on one side, depicted in a characteristic pose, holding a brush and surrounded by constellations, clouds, flames, and precious objects painted in cobalt blue on the background. The reverse side features a receptacle with three openings and is decorated in blue and white with 'qilin' and artemisia leaf.

With two decorative supports on each side.

(with some restorations)



明代十六世纪 青花魁星点斗笔架。porcelain屏风式造型，一面以高浮雕塑魁星立像，手执毛笔，周围青花绘星宿、云纹、火焰及杂宝；另一面设三孔笔插，青花绘麒麟与艾叶纹，两侧饰以装饰性支柱。

16x12,5x7 cm

Additional Information

Note:

A piece of similar shape but with Famille Verte enamels and different motifs is in the collection of the British Museum and published in the book 'Ming Ceramics In The British Museum' (p. 263).

Two nearly identical brush holders were sold at auction:

Bonhams, November 3, 2022, lot 39;

Sotheby's, November 4, 2021, lot 347.