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Two Chinese Porcelain Brush Pots with Kuixing, Kangxi Period,1662-1722
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Description
Two Chinese brush pots, finely decorated with Kuixing (魁星), the deity associated with literature, scholarship and success in the imperial examinations. Kuixing was particularly revered within Chinese literati culture as a symbol of scholarly achievement.
The brush pots are finely hand-painted, each presenting a distinctive interpretation of Kuixing. The reverse of each vessel bears Chinese calligraphy, adding a further literary dimension to these scholar's objests. -
More Information
Origin: China Period: 18th Century Materials: Porcelain, Hand-painted in overglaze enamels Condition: Good. Creation Date: Kangxi period (1662-1722 ) Styles / Movements: Asian, Traditional Patterns: Asian/Oriental Incollect Reference #: 886435 -
Dimensions
W. 3.94 in; H. 5.31 in; W. 10 cm; H. 13.5 cm;
