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Chinese Spotted Bamboo Brush Pot

$280
£211.79
€247.29
CA$398.76
A$404.59
CHF 231.13
MX$4,898.61
NOK 2,715.33
SEK 2,711.73
DKK 1,848.61

About the Item

This wooden vessel is an early 20th-century brush pot, a container used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a traditional Chinese scholars' studio. Placed alongside the Four Treasures of the scholar - paper, brush, ink, and inkstone - this brush pot would have stirred the imagination and satisfied the scholars' taste for natural forms. The pot is carved from spotted bamboo, a beautifully patterned material often used for making calligraphy brush handles. We love its organic form as a decorative vessel or an unexpected planter for flowers or greenery. Additional Dimensions: Interior: 4"W x 3.5"D x 4.75"H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZHAA0081stDibs: LU820043529802

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