Estimate

8.000 - 12.000

Session

5 December 2023

Hammer Price

Description

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)

16x12,5x7 cm

Category

Asian Art

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.