A CHINESE VENEERED BAMBOO BRUSHPOT AND A WOOD INCENSE BURNER

A CHINESE VENEERED BAMBOO BRUSHPOT AND A WOOD INCENSE BURNER

QING DYNASTY

The bitong with a cylindrical body, decorated in low relief with buildings and figures dispersed throughout a mountainous river landscape, inscribed with calligraphy and a signature reading Xiao Song, with hardwood mounts to the foot and rim, the incense burner naturalistically formed, carved in openwork with three legs and two upright handles, 11.8cm and 13cm. (2)