Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Bluish white jade from Hotan of Xinjiang province
Bluish white jade from Hotan of Xinjiang province
Width: 11 cm
Height: 16.4 cm
Weight: 1535 g.
The oval brush pot used bluish white jade from Hotan area in Xinjiang province and applied delicate embossment of landscapeand figure. This article displayed clear translucency, graceful taste, amusing expression, and enjoyment.
The brush pot was a compressed cylinder. It had oval mouth, flat bottom, margins on top and bottom outside. Full view of fantastic embossment was presented on exterior pot.
The carving depicted living departing scenery. A man riding a horse stopped on the bridge above the stream and was looking back. In front of the man, his pageboy was leading the road and carried roads with carrying pole. In back of the man, there was a woman standing on the stairs end to a pavilion. The woman put her palms together and prayed for blessings.
On the other side of scenery, landscape was consisted of mountainous stones, pavilion, pine trees, and wonderful outlook. A kid was playing flute and sitting on the back of a cattle. The other kid was holding a lotus leaf overhead and dragging the cattle with a rope. Overall, the carving fully expressed exquisite skill and vivid scenery.
On the other side of scenery, landscape was consisted of mountainous stones, pavilion, pine trees, and wonderful outlook. A kid was playing flute and sitting on the back of a cattle. The other kid was holding a lotus leaf overhead and dragging the cattle with a rope. Overall, the carving fully expressed exquisite skill and vivid scenery.
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