Three Ink Brushes with Carved Handles

Description:

Three Ink Brushes with Carved Handles, China, 19th/20th century, natural hair bristles, one handle with five openwork tubular rings; one with eight carved balls; and one with four tubular rings with carved elephants, all with bone ferrules and finials, lg. to 16 1/4, bristle to 4 7/8 in.

From the Estate of Peter L. Rosenberg
Estimate $500-700

wear and tear; age cracks to some bones; one without top cover; surface dirt and stain.


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