AN INSCRIBED UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND COPPER RED-DECORATED BRUSHPOT, KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD

AN INSCRIBED UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND COPPER RED-DECORATED BRUSHPOT
KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD
The exterior of the brushpot is intricately inscribed in blue with the text Sheng zhu de xian chen song, 'The Divine Emperor Obtains Worthy Officials', ending with a red seal mark reading xi chao chuan gu, which may be translated as 'passing on antiquity from this glorious reign'. The base bears a six-character reign mark to the recessed centre.
7 ¼ in. (18.5 cm.) diam.

Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION