A carved ivory cylindrical brush pot, bitong
19th century
Carved around the exterior with a continuous scene depicting numerous figures on horseback and engaged in combat, observed by a general seated on a throne and flanked by attendants, with further figures partially obscured by the dense rockwork, pine and wutong trees, raised on a pierced apron of scrolling foliage.
15.4cm (6in) high
Carved around the exterior with a continuous scene depicting numerous figures on horseback and engaged in combat, observed by a general seated on a throne and flanked by attendants, with further figures partially obscured by the dense rockwork, pine and wutong trees, raised on a pierced apron of scrolling foliage.
15.4cm (6in) high
Sold for
£5,400
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art
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