Lot 2972. An inscribed zitan brush pot, signed Wang Duo (1592-1652) dated to dingchou cyclical year corresponding to 1637 and of the period; 5 in. (12.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000. Price realised HKD 350,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 

The cylindrical brush pot is carved with a short prose dedicated to Luo Yue and dated to dingchou cyclical year, followed by a signature of Wang Duo. It is raised on three low feet and fitted with a circular plug on the base, box.  

Note: Wang Duo (1592-1652) was an scholar-official, and artist active during the late Ming to the early Qing dynasties. Although he began his career as a Minister of Rites for the Ming court, he is best known for his ‘one line brush’ calligraphy, paintings, and poems.