OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2016
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Scholar's Implements

AN IMPERIAL CARNELIAN BRUSHREST

QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD (1735-1796)

LENGTH: 6.9CM

The three-peaked brushrest is carved from carnelian agate with, on the reddish part, carved bats with outstretched wings and swirling clouds above white crashing waves. The piece rests on a finely carved boxwood stand with a wave design elevated on a zitan platform.

PROVENANCE
An English Private Collection

清乾隆 瑪瑙雲蝠海浪紋筆架