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A huanghuali brush the handle of typical flared bowl shape with the brush hair tied and inserted into the wide opening. There is a narrow bead to the upper edge. The handle narrows down before spreading to a wide foot with a square shoulder and triple moulding. At its most waisted point there is an incised triple line. The base is very slightly concave with a central indentation where the turning spike was affixed. The body of the brush handle retains a rich colour and patination whereas the foot has never been polished.
Qing dynasty, probably 18th century.
Provenance:
Nicholas Grindley, London (1194-34).
John C. Weber Collection, New York (1995 – 2018).
Dimensions
height 23.1 cm (total), height 11.1 cm (handle)Stock number
0118-05The BADA Standard
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