A famille verte circular Scholar's desk brush washer

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A famille verte circular Scholar's desk brush washer

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Period19th century or earlier, ChinaDescriptionAn exceptional porcelain round brush washer. The shallow unglazed interior was used as a mortar for the grinding of ink cakes. Decorated on the outside with florals and a bird perched on a branch. Marked with a double circle in underglaze blue. DimensionsD 17 cm, H 6 cmLiteratureProvenance: Property of a Dutch noble family.- Christie’s, Amsterdam, 19 May 1993, lot 192 Condition ReportA small bruise along the base edge. Slight wear on the inside from use. No other damage or restoration.