Lot 41Blue and White Brush Box
16th Century
The elongated box is decorated on the cover and sides with peony scrolls and foliage; the interior is fitted with a removable inkwell and molded with a ruyi-head washing shelf. Length 5/8 inches (40.4 cm).
Sold for $600
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Bottom broken in half and repaired; repaired damage to lid
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