Southern Song Dynasty Longquan Celadon Mountain-Form Brush Washer with Qing Dynasty Huanghuali-Style Bamboo-Section Marble Scholar’s Stand (12th–18th Century)

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Dimensions: Bookshelf: 36 cm (14.17 in) long, 26 cm (10.24 in) wide; brush washer approx. 18 cm (7.09 in), 12th-18th century. Condition and Provenance: The entire set of stationery is in excellent condition. The Longquan celadon brush washer has a warm, light green glaze with fine, natural crackles, and typical kiln firing marks are visible on the edges and base. The hardwood bookshelf has a deep patina and a naturally textured marble finish, decorated with calligraphy and seals. Provenance: Private collection, New York, USA. Auction Reference: Similar Southern Song Longquan celadon stationery and Ming-Qing hardwood stationery have sold for approximately US$80,000 to US$300,000 at international auctions, depending on the kiln origin, craftsmanship, condition, and completeness of the set. (For reference only, not an estimate) Description: This elegant set of scholar's implements includes a Longquan celadon mountain-shaped brush washer and a carved hardwood bamboo-shaped marble base. The base, 36 cm long and 26 cm wide, creates a refined and elegant atmosphere for this traditional scholar's implement. The Longquan brush washer is shaped like a landscape painting, with layered mountains and a central peak soaring into the clouds. Its interior is a shallow oval basin, specifically designed for washing brushes. The entire piece is covered in a soft, light green glaze, the surface delicate and smooth. The thin glaze at the mountain peaks subtly reveals the pale brown of the clay, while the base showcases the characteristic purplish-brown body of Longquan ceramics. This piece cleverly integrates landscape imagery into a practical scholar's implement, creating a tranquil, elegant, and poetic atmosphere. This bamboo-shaped hardwood bookshelf is meticulously carved throughout, with bamboo patterns adorning the frame, pillars, and base. The lines are smooth and rounded, demonstrating exquisite craftsmanship. The tabletop is made of natural marble, with cloud-like and mountain-like patterns, engraved with poems and seals, adding further charm. This bookshelf uses high-quality materials and has an elegant style, perfectly blending ceramics and woodwork, showcasing the refined lifestyle and artistic taste of traditional Chinese literati.

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