Jade Brush Holder in the Form of a Section of Weathered Pine Trunk
late 17th-early 18th century, probably Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Dimensions
17.9 x 13.5 x 10.9 cm (7 1/16 x 5 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
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