1880's Tall Pair of Victorian Antique Brush Pots

Description

This is a tall pair of antique brush pots. A Chinese, hand-carved bamboo bitong or flower vase, dating to the … more This is a tall pair of antique brush pots. A Chinese, hand-carved bamboo bitong or flower vase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Fascinating bitong, or traditionally carved brush pots - ideal for dry flower arrangements
Displaying a desirable aged patina, in good original order
Skilfully carved with an abundance of detail, the bamboo presents bright caramel hues
The scenes depict merchants within a bamboo forest, further decorated with pavilions
Excellent examples of Chinese craftsmanship of the late Qing dynasty

This is a charming and decorative pair of antique dry flower vases, useful as brush pots in the bitong tradition. Delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Max Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Max Height: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Opening Diameter: 8cm (3.25'') less