Carved bamboo brush pot with lady imagery, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Carved bamboo brush pot with lady imagery, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

• Image Number: K1G000006N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Ming dynasty
• Category: Carvings
• Function: Containers, stationery and games
• Material: Plants/Bamboo/
• Description:
  The pen pot is carved from bamboo with three short feet at the bottom. It is decorated with pavilions and pavilions, surrounded by high rocks, wutong, pines, bamboos and plantains. An inkstone is placed on the table in the bungalow, and a lady holds a brush to write by the window. A man stood at the table with his hands folded, and an official servant holding a bowl was about to enter the room. The houses are exquisitely carved, and the eaves are carved with Ruyi patterns and Hui patterns. The back of the bamboo tube is decorated with carved railings, and the upper end is carved with a pavilion, with a square table inside.