Lot 22 A zitan tree-trunk-form scroll pot

A zitan tree-trunk-form scroll pot

18th/19th century

EUR 3,000

€3,000 - €5,000

H 20.5 cm, D ca. 27 cm

The base with a natural firing crack visible to the interior. The foot rim with minor cracks and restored areas. The exterior and carved decoration are in good condition, with no breaks or cracks, only minor wear consistent with age and use.

The cylindrical pot is naturalistically carved to simulate a gnarled tree trunk, with knots and whorls on the exterior, and is enlivened by a scene with two figures amongst trees. The wood is of an attractive dark, brownish-black colour.
**Footnote**
*Please note: prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell as well as certain hardwoods such as huanghuali and zitan. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country outside of the EU.
以下内容由AI翻译：
【名称】
十八/十九世纪紫檀树干形笔筒
【年代】
十八/十九世纪
【描述】
笔筒呈圆柱形，自然地雕刻成扭曲的树干状，外壁有结节和旋涡纹，并以树木间两个人物的场景点缀。木材呈吸引人的深棕色至黑色。
**注**
*请注意：潜在买家应注意，多个国家禁止进口含有濒危物种材料的物品，包括但不限于珊瑚、象牙和玳瑁，以及某些硬木如黄花梨和紫檀。因此，如果打算将此拍品进口到欧盟以外的国家，潜在买家应在竞拍前熟悉相关海关规定。
【品相】
底部内侧可见天然烧制裂纹。足沿有轻微裂纹和修复痕迹。外部及雕刻装饰状况良好，无断裂或裂纹，仅有与年代和使用相符的轻微磨损。