A CARVED BAMBOO 'DRUNK SCHOLAR' BRUSHPOT QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY |

of cylindrical form rising from three short feet, carved around the exterior in openwork with a continuous scene of a seated scholars enjoying wine below a towering gnarled willow tree, served by a attendant who is drinking behind his back, with a two character signature reading Zhi fan

This brushpot is in good condition, with the exception of some minor surface scratches and splits to the rim and base, consistent with age.
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