GROUP OF THREE BAMBOO BRUSH POTS 19TH-20TH CENTURY comprising: one of cylindrical form in darker colour, carved with an officer sitting behind a table with a kneeling figure; one of oval shape carved with an array of figures; one of cylindrical form carved with 'Zi Qiang Bu Xi' (make unremitting efforts to improve oneself) to one side

(largest 15cm high)

Footnote: Provenance: Private English collection, Brighton; one brush pot acquired from Wan Tung Trading (H. K.) Co. ??????????on 1st May 1993, with an original receipt stated the piece dated to the Qing dynasty, circa 1796-1820; two brush pots acquired from Dragon Arts Gallery on 5th June 1993 and 6th September 1993, with original receipts