CALLIGRAPHER’S BRUSH
CALLIGRAPHER’S BRUSH
Jade
China, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
The handle and cap have been nobly executed in white jade. Chilong dragons with long, slender and smooth bodies, their tails split and featuring large volutes, can be seen on both parts. The horns, or shock of hair, feature a prominent volute while the legs are very human. Between them are plants in the form of lingzhi, the mushroom of longevity.
Dimensions: HANDLE LENGTH 13.7 CM, CAP LENGTH 7 CM
Condition: Very good condition
Provenance: From an important Austrian jade collection