1930s Pair of Vintage Chinese Bamboo Brush Pots

Description

This is a pair of vintage brush pots. A Chinese, hand-carved bamboo dry flower vase, dating to the early 20th … more This is a pair of vintage brush pots. A Chinese, hand-carved bamboo dry flower vase, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Superb carved bitong or traditionally decorative brush pots, ideal for dry flower arrangements
Displaying a wonderful aged patina, free from splitting to the bamboo
Skilfully carved with an abundance of detail, the bamboo presents light biscuit hues
The scenes depict workers within a bamboo forest
Excellent examples of Chinese craftsmanship during the late Art Deco period
Each offers an opening diameter of 7.5cm (3'')

This is a fascinating pair of vintage brush pots, with superb carving in the bitong tradition. Delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Pot 1 Width: 11cm (4.25'')
Pot 1 Depth: 11cm (4.25'')
Pot 1 Height: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Pot 2 Width: 12cm (4.75'')
Pot 2 Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')
Pot 2 Height: 14.5cm (5.75'') less