Qing Dynasty|The thick cylindrical sides naturalistically carved in relief with a continuous scene of blooming and budding magnolias, curling branches and leafy sprigs, the rim lobed simulating furled petals, the wood of a deep rich dark brown tone. 24.5cm (9 5/8in) high.|清 紫檀木蘭花紋筆筒The impressive brush pot made from the prized zitan wood, is naturalistically rendered with curling magnolia petals and high relief branches bearing blossoms and buds. The large size suggests it may have been used for containting scrolls. Compare a related but smaller zitan brush pot, by Wen Fu, late Ming dynasty, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Bamboo, Wood, Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Carvings, Hong Kong, 2002, no.23.A related brush pot, Qing dynasty, was sold in these Rooms, 16 May 2013, lot 378. See also a similar zitan brush pot carved with magnolia, 18th century, which was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8 April 2011, lot 3328.