A Chinese Openwork Painted Biscuit Porcelain Brush Rest
A Chinese Openwork Painted Biscuit Porcelain Brush Rest
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
molded to depict a sparrow perched amongst blossoming prunus branches, the bird painted with detailed feathers, all raised on a flat crescent shaped base.
Length 5 3/4 inches. Chinese Decorative Arts
Overall decent and stable condition with no major damages or restoration. A few small chips to the prunus flowers and several firing cracks to the branches. Additional images available upon request. Provenance: Property from the Estate of James M. Kemper Jr., Kansas City, Missouri Acquired from J.J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art, New York, 2016
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A Chinese Openwork Painted Biscuit Porcelain Brush Rest
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
molded to depict a sparrow perched amongst blossoming prunus branches, the bird painted with detailed feathers, all raised on a flat crescent shaped base.
Length 5 3/4 inches. Chinese Decorative Arts
Overall decent and stable condition with no major damages or restoration. A few small chips to the prunus flowers and several firing cracks to the branches. Additional images available upon request. Provenance: Property from the Estate of James M. Kemper Jr., Kansas City, Missouri Acquired from J.J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art, New York, 2016
