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Chinese Bamboo Brushpot

18th century
Bamboo
China
H: 11.5cm

Provenance:
• Private Japanese Collection

A fine example of a scholars object, this bamboo brushpot with a luscious golden-brown hue was the container of brushes used by the Japanese scholars for painting and calligraphy, and were a part of a small number of luxuries that the scholar could enjoy.