Elegant Chinese porcelain brush holder, known as bitong.
Its cylindrical shape and white porcelain feature intricate cobalt blue underglaze designs.
The inscriptions and images painted on the body of the brush holder tell a fascinating story.
The text, written in traditional calligraphy, is a partial transposition of one of the most famous works of Chinese literature, the Ode to the Red Cliff by Su Shi.
The images show a detailed landscape with characters.
The piece is signed at the base with the (apocryphal) mark of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty, who reigned from 1662 to 1722.
Product details
Object type: Brush holder (bitong)
Material: Porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze decoration
Style: Chinese, 20TH CENTURY
Inscription: Excerpt from the Ode to the Red Cliff by Su Shi
Mark at the base: Mark of Emperor Kangxi
Conditions:
The brush holder is in excellent condition for its age, with no visible cracks or breaks.
Dimensions: Height 15.5 cm diameter 19 cm.
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