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Pair Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pots
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Pair Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pots

19th century
Description

This true PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POTS date from circa 1890.

They are in good original condition.

Height: 8.25 inches (21 cm)

Diameter: 4.75 inches (12 cm)

Delivery within Mainland UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Carved Bamboo Brush Pots to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 06813339
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
End grain across the rim: vascular bundles of hollowed single bamboo culms.
Natural node diaphragms at the base: hollowed whole bamboo cane sections.
Darker tone inside the carved hollows: settled wax polish and oxidisation.
Warm, mellowed skin on the reverse: natural darkening of aged bamboo.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA830477
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Description
This true PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POTS date from circa 1890.

They are in good original condition.

Height: 8.25 inches (21 cm)

Diameter: 4.75 inches (12 cm)

Delivery within Mainland UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Carved Bamboo Brush Pots to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 06813339
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
End grain across the rim: vascular bundles of hollowed single bamboo culms.
Natural node diaphragms at the base: hollowed whole bamboo cane sections.
Darker tone inside the carved hollows: settled wax polish and oxidisation.
Warm, mellowed skin on the reverse: natural darkening of aged bamboo.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA830477
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A pair of cylindrical reddish-brown carved bamboo brush pots featuring deep relief carvings of figures, pine trees, and pavilions.
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Archive I A pair of cylindrical reddish-brown carved bamboo brush pots featuring deep relief carvings of figures, pine trees, and pavilions.

Pair Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pots

Archive II A pair of cylindrical reddish-brown carved bamboo brush pots featuring deep relief carvings of figures, pine trees, and pavilions. View II
Archive III A pair of cylindrical reddish-brown carved bamboo brush pots featuring deep relief carvings of figures, pine trees, and pavilions. View III
Archive IV A pair of cylindrical reddish-brown carved bamboo brush pots featuring deep relief carvings of figures, pine trees, and pavilions. View IV
Archive V A pair of cylindrical reddish-brown carved bamboo brush pots featuring deep relief carvings of figures, pine trees, and pavilions. View V
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Shaun King Antiques

Shaun King Antiques
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A pair of cylindrical reddish-brown carved bamboo brush pots featuring deep relief carvings of figures, pine trees, and pavilions.
PAIR CHINESE CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POTS
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A pair of cylindrical reddish-brown carved bamboo brush pots featuring deep relief carvings of figures, pine trees, and pavilions.
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  • ObjectBrush Pots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Qing Style
  • MaterialBamboo
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDeep relief carving, Pine tree motif, Pagoda pavilion, Scholarly figures
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This pair of Chinese Qing style brush pots date from circa 1890 and are constructed from bamboo with a warm brown finish. Each cylindrical vessel displays deep relief carvings of scholarly figures, intricate pine tree motifs, and traditional pagoda pavilions set within outdoor landscapes. The warm brown timber exhibits natural grain variations, visible age splits near the base, and textured relief surfaces across the cylindrical bodies. Each pot measures 21 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. These items suit a traditional gentleman's library or study, positioned upon an office desk or a bookshelf as decorative containers for writing instruments or small stationery tools.

FAQs

A bitong is a traditional Chinese brush pot used in a scholars studio to hold calligraphy brushes. Emerging prominently during the Ming and Qing dynasties, these objects transformed utilitarian desk accessories into intricate works of art reflecting scholarly taste and nature-inspired aesthetics.

Craftsmen used a single section of a bamboo culm, utilizing the natural node as the sealed base. Deep relief carving (hiromuku) or undercut carving techniques were employed to create intricate multi-layered narrative scenes, pavilions, and landscape details.

Authentic pieces exhibit a rich, natural patina formed through decades of handling and age, along with subtle tool marks from hand chisels. Natural age-related vertical hairline stress cracks often form in the bamboo grain over time.

Position them on a dark wood office desk, modern bookshelf, or console table to create visual contrast. They function exceptionally well as pencil holders or purely decorative architectural sculpture alongside leather-bound books.

Maintain a stable humidity environment to prevent the organic bamboo material from drying out and expanding or splitting further. Dust gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh chemical polishes.
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