Rock Cristal Brushpot. China, 19th century

Rock Cristal Brushpot. China, 19th century. Courtesy Vanderven & Vanderven Oriental Art

Height: 16 cm  - Price € 7.500,-

Provenance: private collection, The Netherlands

Decorated with monkeys in trees. Chinese artists often used locally found natural materials to produce artifacts. The most talented artisans could highlight the best features of a stone or crystal, incorporating the natural coloration and textural features in the overall design.

Vanderven & Vanderven Oriental Art, Nachtegaalslaantje 1, 5211 LE 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. E-mail: info@vanderven-vanderven.com