A CARVED ZITAN TRUNK BRUSHPOT, 18THChina, 18th century. The massive piece of wood carved in the form of a hollowed-out tree trunk with a knotty surface accentuated with burls, the wood patinated to a warm reddish-brown color.Provenance: British private collection.Condition: Very good condition with several natural age cracks and old wear.Weight: 1334.6 grams.Dimensions: Height 14 cm.Compare the natural brush pots of this type included in the exhibition, The Beauty of Huanghuali, p. 87, fig. 45 and illustrated by Ellsworth, Grindley and Christy, Chinese Furniture, One Hundred Examples from the Mimi and Raymond Hung Collection, p. 235, no. 96.Also compare with a very similar brush pot, sold by Christies Hong Kong, in their ‘Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art’ sale on May 30th, 2006, lot 1510.十八世紀紫檀雕樹根筆筒中國，十八世紀。筆筒成樹根狀，表面有數瘤，包漿成紅棕色。來源：英國私人收藏品相：品相極好，有些天然的因爲年代所形成的裂縫與舊磨損。 重量：1334.6 克尺寸：高 14 厘米