Chinese Bamboo Relief Graphic Motif Carving Brush Pen Holder Art GB088S Cabinet Vertical crackled ochre

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Their soft petals seem to dance in the gentle breeze

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with its smooth texture and natural hue

Chinese Bamboo Relief Graphic Motif Carving Brush Pen Holder Art GB088S Cabinet Vertical crackled ochreThis exquisitely carved bitong, or brush pot, is a masterful example of late Qing or early Republican era Chinese bamboo craftsmanship. Standing approximately 15 cm tall with a rich, deep chocolate brown patina deepened by decades of careful handling, the cylindrical vessel is entirely covered in high relief carving that wraps continuously around its surface like a living tableau. The scenes depict the timeless Hundred Boys (bai zi tu ) motifan