A zitan barbed rim brushpot, bitong
Qing DynastyElegantly carved with barbed sides divided into six bracket foliations, the tightly grained wood patinated to a deep reddish-brown colour, with characteristic gold flecks, the interior centred with a broad plug with corresponding recessed roundel to the underside, fitted stand, box. 14.3cm (5 5/8in) high (3).