Chinese Bamboo Relief Graphic Motif Carving Brush Pen Holder Art GB088S Altar Table featuring openwork scrolling ruyi and

featuring openwork scrolling ruyi and floral patterns at the top and bottom

a chipped wood and vintage patina

Made of durable ceramic

The compact design includes a spacious cabinet with one door

each adorned with elegant

Chinese Bamboo Relief Graphic Motif Carving Brush Pen Holder Art GB088S Altar Table featuring openwork scrolling ruyi andThis 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