20th Century Chinese Enhanced Burl Tree Trunk Pot

Description

Chinese scholars are fond of objects from nature and large burlwood pots became a necessary piece of decorative object in … more Chinese scholars are fond of objects from nature and large burlwood pots became a necessary piece of decorative object in a scholar's studio. Its function is to hold Chinese scrolls. The object is made from a tree trunk and its unusual shape was the natural form of the mother tree. The unusual opening is a flux created by Mother Nature. A wood carver carved two finials that resemble the ends of Chinese paintings. The knarly rough texture and the undulating outline are features much appreciated by scholars. The tree root pot has been stained brown to replicate its natural coloring.

Asian scholars appreciate the presence of such a natural object in their studies and it commonly serves the purpose as the container for paintings and calligraphy in scroll form. In today's milieu, it functions as a decorative object, and for more useful purpose - an umbrella stand or holder of walking sticks. l less