WOS 01 A rootwood incense tool vase

十七至十八世紀 木根隨形香瓶

17th-18th century 

The trunk-shaped vase with branches in openwork, is left in its natural form, with a central aperture at the top, extending down three quarters towards the base.  The smooth surface has patinated to a warm dark brown colour.

12.5 cm high  

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Jan Habbema, acquired in Indonesia prior to 1936, thence by descent in the family. Jan Habbema formed a vast collection of Chinese art whilst stationed as a high official in Bojonegoro, Indonesia, until 1936.  

WOS 01 十七至十八世紀 木根隨形香瓶
時代：17-18世紀。
特徵：此瓶呈樹幹形，帶有鏤空樹枝。頂部中心有孔，光滑的表面呈暖深棕色。
尺寸：高12.5公分。
來源：原為荷蘭駐印尼的高級官員Jan Habbema在1936年前於印尼購得的私人收藏，此後家族傳承。