Antique Chinese Pottery Brush Pot - Yixing Zisha Mark

Description

This antique hand-carved and etched Chinese Pottery brush pot probably dates back to the Ming Dynasty or earlier.
It is an amazing depiction of an antique Chinese Yixing Zisha pottery. It is hand-carved and etched with Birds, Prunus Blossoms, Bamboo, and ancient Chinese Symbols found on the sides of the square brush pot. The underside is signed with an ancient Chinese chop mark. There is a repeating pattern along all four sides of the rectangular chop mark. Within the chop mark are four antique Chinese characters.
There is a lot of patina and oxidation inside of this etched pottery. The outside of this pottery is in excellent condition.
According to Yixing Pottery: A Comprehensive Guide, "Yixing clay, also known as Zisha clay, is a specific type of stoneware that originates from the Yixing region in Jiangsu province, China. There are three primary types of Yixing clay: zisha (purple clay), hongni (red clay), and duanni (yellow clay). Each type has unique properties and is used to create Yixing pottery with different characteristics, such as color, texture, and heat retention."
The approximate dimensions are as follows:
About 5 inches in height.
About 3 1/4 inches wide.
About 3 1/4 in depth.
This antique Chinese Yixing Zisha pottery represents the historical and cultural significance of the Asian continent and is a must-have for any antique enthusiast.
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