Vintage Chinese Floral Brush Pot

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Lovely Chinese brush pot, these were used by scholars and artists to hold brushes. Key features include: Porcelain with blue … Read more Lovely Chinese brush pot, these were used by scholars and artists to hold brushes. Key features include: Porcelain with blue underglaze decoration featuring floral blooms across the front with two thin lines at the top and the bottom of the pot, a common motif in Chinese art. on the back there are two squiggly marks which we believe to represent bats, and often use symbolism in Chinese art

Purpose: Functional item for holding writing and painting brushes.

4 1/2 inches tall by 3 1/2 inches in diameter

vessel has some wear that occurred while resting on a shelf that includes some chipping along the bottom rim. Imperfections that occurred during the hand making of this piece that would include some over painting or uneven painting. Surface dust on the inside. See less