Early Chinese Huanghuali Bitong/Brushpot, 17th/18th C

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

HUANGHUALIBITONG (BRUSHPOT) Origin : China. Age : 17 th /18 th Centuries. Size : 5.75âe high, 5.25âe wide (14cm high, 12.5cm wide). Design : Classic form, circular section Bitong, with very slightly waisted profile. Good grain featuring one âeoeghost faceâe knot, which is typical for Huanghuali, and a way of identifying this wood from other similar hardwoods. Very good old patina. A totally genuine Huanghuali scholars' object, rare to find at present. Mark : None. Materials/techniques : Carved huanghuali, with a separate piece of wood fitted to the base. Condition : Excellent condition, with good old wear/patina, including scratches, some small stains, and one or two very minor chips to the top and bottom rim. Beginnings of a crack running down one side from the top for about 1 inch, but not actually open (only mentioned for accuracy). The base is probably a later (19 th C) replacement, as would be expected. No restoration, and no further chips or cracks other than those previously mentioned. Shipping Cost (US$) : Destination Sea Mail (up to 3 months) Air Mail (7 âe" 10 days) US/Canada $25.00 Europe/UK $31.00 Asia/Pacific $21.00 New Zealand $20.00 Australia (standard post) $11.00 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INSURANCE (REQUIRED): $7 for the first $100 and $2 for each $100 tafter. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE ASIAN ART. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK :) PLEASE ALSO READ THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION ON PAYMENT, SHIPPING AND OTHER TERMS: PAYMENT ALL INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS are to be made by PAYPAL (unless we agree on a different method before you bid).DOMESTICINTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL I HAVE SENT YOU AN INVOICE AFTER THE AUCTION as I will need to calculate insurance based on the final price.PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS. SHIPPING Please check the item description above for a table of shipping charges for this particular item. The shipping table gives a fairly accurate estimate of the cost, to save you and I time and effort of having to precisely work out the cost and message each other back and forth about shipping. Sometimes my estimates are over and sometimes under. If I accidentally grossly overcharge you for shipping, I will quickly give a partial refund.I will combine shipping to reduce costs.I will only ship internationally by insured airmail (except in the case of very large objects w insured seamail is an option). I will not be responsible for any losses, breakages or delays. Insurance will be calculated at the end of the auction based on the final bid.All items will be packaged carefully to ensure pristine condition on arrival. * PLEASE NOTE: International buyers are responsible for any import/customs duties, value added taxes, goods/services taxes and other similar taxes imposed by their country's authorities. ABOUT HOI MOON ART I have been collecting, studying and dealing Asian art including ceramics and other items of interest for over 10 years. Many of the pieces I will be offering are from my personal collection formed over this period, and others will be sourced from estate sales in and around Melbourne, and from overseas trips.My reputation is important to me. Accordingly, I provide descriptions that are as accurate as possible, especially as to origin, age and condition. CONTACTING ME If you have any questions about any of my listings, feel free to contact me, preferrably through My Messages, or directly by email to I check for new messages many times each day, es... read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.