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Chinese Porcelain Pen Box Lotus Bat Auspicious Character Blue Ground Brush Enamel Painted Famille Verte
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Chinese Porcelain Pen Box Lotus Bat Auspicious Character Blue Ground Brush Enamel Painted Famille Verte

19th century
Description

Attractive antique Chinese porcelain pen or brush box, circa 1880

Hand painted bats and scrolling lotus flowers in famille verte enamels, red outlined gilded auspicious characters all on a deep blue ground.

Chip to one corner edge of the base otherwise all in excellent condition with no other damage or repair.

7,1/4" x 3,3/4" x 2,5/8" or 183mm x 94mm x 66mm, weight 1082 grams.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.6cm (2.60")
Width
18.3cm (7.20")
Depth
9.4cm (3.70")
Declaration

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Pen Box to the 1880s.

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Description
Attractive antique Chinese porcelain pen or brush box, circa 1880
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Hand painted bats and scrolling lotus flowers in famille verte enamels, red outlined gilded auspicious characters all on a deep blue ground.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Chip to one corner edge of the base otherwise all in excellent condition with no other damage or repair.

7,1/4" x 3,3/4" x 2,5/8" or 183mm x 94mm x 66mm, weight 1082 grams.

Height
6.6cm (2.60")
Width
18.3cm (7.20")
Depth
9.4cm (3.70")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Pen Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA723369
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century

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A rectangular Chinese porcelain pen box decorated with lotus scrolls and auspicious symbols in green and white enamels over a cobalt blue ground.
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Archive I A rectangular Chinese porcelain pen box decorated with lotus scrolls and auspicious symbols in green and white enamels over a cobalt blue ground.

Chinese Porcelain Pen Box Lotus Bat Auspicious Character Blue Ground Brush Enamel Painted Famille Verte

Archive II A rectangular Chinese porcelain pen box decorated with lotus scrolls and auspicious symbols in green and white enamels over a cobalt blue ground. View II
Archive III A rectangular Chinese porcelain pen box decorated with lotus scrolls and auspicious symbols in green and white enamels over a cobalt blue ground. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Chinese porcelain pen box decorated with lotus scrolls and auspicious symbols in green and white enamels over a cobalt blue ground. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Chinese porcelain pen box decorated with lotus scrolls and auspicious symbols in green and white enamels over a cobalt blue ground. View V
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Andrew Nethercott Antiques

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A rectangular Chinese porcelain pen box decorated with lotus scrolls and auspicious symbols in green and white enamels over a cobalt blue ground.
Chinese Porcelain Pen Box Lotus Bat Auspicious Character Blue Ground Brush Enamel Painted Famille Verte
Ref: SA723369
A rectangular Chinese porcelain pen box decorated with lotus scrolls and auspicious symbols in green and white enamels over a cobalt blue ground.
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Porcelain pen and brush boxes emerged prominently during the Ming and Qing dynasties as essential accoutrements for a scholars writing desk. These vessels were designed to store calligraphy brushes, ink sticks, and writing instruments, often featuring symbolic hand-painted decoration that conveyed wishes for good fortune and academic success.

These boxes are constructed from high-fired kaolin clay to form a dense porcelain body. Decorative patterns are achieved through overglaze enamel painting, where mineral-based pigments such as famille verte or famille rose enamels are applied onto a previously glazed surface before undergoing a secondary lower-temperature firing.

Authentic period examples feature unglazed foot rims showing smooth, compacted clay bodies, natural wear around contact points, and precise hand-painted linework. Glaze contraction pinholes, slight asymmetries from kiln firing, and iron spots within the clay matrix are common characteristics of historical production.

A porcelain pen box can be styled as a accent piece on a contemporary desk, coffee table, or bookshelf. Placing it alongside modern leather desk blotters, brass accessories, or stacked art volumes creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Clean the surface by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth or a soft bristle brush to remove debris from detailed relief areas. Avoid immersion in water, abrasives, or chemical solvents, as these can degrade fragile overglaze enamels and original gilding.
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