This lavishly illustrated and meticulously detailed catalogue of
over one hundred previously unpublished brushpots from Ashfield
Collection is a treasure trove for anyone interested in classical
Chinese literati.
Assembled over more than thirty years, this personal collection
offers a compelling portrait of one of the key objects typically found
on a scholar’s table. With pots made of porcelain, enamels, metal,
jade, wood and ivory, and dating from the 17th century to the present
day, the catalogue shows the variety and breadth of brushpots’ design.
The detailed descriptions and extensive photographs offer the reader an
opportunity to experience the richness of the Chinese scholar’s
intellectual world and to delve deeper into the subtleties underlaying
the decoration of brushpots.