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Exceptional Ming Dynasty Chinese Brushpot - China, Chongzhen period, 16th century Bitong pencil holder, a cylindrical scholar's object made of Ming Dynasty porcelain, decorated in cobalt blue underglaze with a legendary scene featuring figures and two incised friezes at the base and upper rim. China, Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen period (1628–1644). Height: 19 cm; diameter: 19 cm. Similar pieces have sold at Christie’s and Sotheby’s for over €20,000. Comparable work: A blue-and-white “figural” brushpot, Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen period | 明崇禎 青花司馬相如題橋圖筆筒, lot 326, Sotheby’s New York, March 19–20, 2024. Lot is in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.
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