Lot 1084. A carved red lacquer brush and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.) long. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 

Both brush and cover are carved with an intricate design of peony blooms and buds surrounded by leaves. The top of the cover and the bottom of the brush are each carved as a delicate closed chrysanthemum bud. The interior of the cover is black-lacquered, Japanese wood box.

Provenance: Private collection, Japan, acquired in the 1970s.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 18 - 19 September 2014