Qing Dynasty Guangxu Blue and White Porcelain Brush Pot Bitong
Qing Dynasty Guangxu Blue and White Porcelain Brush Pot Bitong
Qing dynasty, Guangxu period (1875-1908), Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China.
Charming porcelain brush pot (bitong) of cylindrical form with overall tan colored crackle ge glaze, hand painted in a slightly raised format with idyllic floral scene of flowering chrysanthemums and butterfly in underglaze blue with white ground and outline.
Set alongside the four treasures of the study, the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, a brush pot (bitong), was an essential icon of the scholars' desk. This lovely stoneware brush pot beautifully exemplifies this traditional form with the classical artistry of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics.
Bitong are in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Speckled with pitted wear and firing imperfections. Crazing, fritting and glazing flaws. Size approx. 11,0cm x 7,7cm x 7,6cm.
Provenance: Swedish private collection
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