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A Chinese White Glazed Pottery Brush Rest – Qing
This is somewhat comical Chinese ceramic brush rest made in the shape of three squirrels perched on some branches or vines and staring out at the world. The glaze is a very thick white glaze that ends just short of the base of the rest and the base is unglazed. The amusing feature of the brush rest is the inset brownish gold eyes with black pupils giving them quizzical look. The brush rest measures 4” wide by 2” high at the highest point by 1” deep and is made in a curved form. It is in fine condition with a small scrape to the glaze at a part of the bottom rim. We date this brush rest to the mid 18th to early 19th century, Qing dynasty. These brush rests were used by scholars to place their brushes when they are doing ink painting of calligraphy.


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