A Chinese Huanghuali wood barrel-shaped brush pot dating from the 16th or 17th centuries. Dimensions are: 7 inches tall X 6 inches wide, 17.8 cm X 15.2 cm. All measurements are approximate. High resolution images can be found here Condition: There is cracking to the wood due to humidity, and there are several small chips to the base. Provenance: From a private New York City collection. This lot was sold as Lot 172 on March 29, 2007, at Sotheby's New York saleroom.