QING DYNASTY HEAVILY CARVED SOAPSTONE BRUSH POT.

QING DYNASTY HEAVILY CARVED SOAPSTONE BRUSH POT. 19th century. This fine example in green and amber soapstone carved depicting a gathering of animated sages in a mountainous landscape framed within mountains, bridges and a village. The opposing scene featuring a central Buddha surrounded by lesser sages and scribes all within a similar landscape. The underside stamped with an Imperial Qing Dynasty mark, possibly Qianlong reign (1736-1795). SIZE: 6-1/4″ h x 5-1/2″ dia. PROVENANCE: Property of Prince Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922). From the private collection of the grandniece of the Last Emperor Puyi (reign 1906-1917) of the Qing Dynasty. Granddaughter of Puji and great-great granddaughter of the Dowager Empress Cixi (reign 1861-1908). CONDITION: Very good overall with rich coloration and detailed carving. 9-22135 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1165	$23,000.00	QING DYNASTY HEAVILY CARVED SOAPSTONE BRUSH POT. 19th century. This fine example in green and amber soapstone carved depicting a gathering of animated sages in a mountainous landscape framed within mountains, bridges and a village. The opposing scene featuring a central Buddha surrounded by lesser sages and scribes all within a similar landscape. The underside stamped with an Imperial Qing Dynasty mark, possibly Qianlong reign (1736-1795). SIZE: 6-1/4″ h x 5-1/2″ dia. PROVENANCE: Property of Prince Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922). From the private collection of the grandniece of the Last Emperor Puyi (reign 1906-1917) of the Qing Dynasty. Granddaughter of Puji and great-great granddaughter of the Dowager Empress Cixi (reign 1861-1908). CONDITION: Very good overall with rich coloration and detailed carving. 9-22135 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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