A Chinese Huanghuali Scholar's Brush Pot Bitong with Gold Inlay

Appears to be huanghuali wood, with seal script in gold inlay technique (qianjin) encircling the outside with a classic spring poem, with a hole opening to the bottom.



7 1/2 in., 7 1/4 in. diameter

The gold script illustrates the Tang dynasty poem On the Lake in Early Spring (钱塘湖春行) by Bai Juyi. This poem is a classic celebration of spring, a popular theme in scholar art for its tranquil imagery.

Good estate condition with some wear and scattered scratches.

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