Carved bamboo brush holder depicting a hunting scene, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Carved bamboo brush holder depicting a hunting scene, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

• Image Number: K1G000005N000000000PAC
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Carvings
• Function: Containers, stationery and games
• Material: Plants/Bamboo/
• Description:
  The pen pot is carved from bamboo, inlaid with dark brown wood mouth and base, and has three short feet at the bottom. The surface of the instrument is decorated with a picture of pines and rocks hunting with a group of people and horses. With flags and various weapons in hand, the hunting brigade rode horses to chase the prey, followed by hunting dogs. The rabbits and deer all ran away. The whole vessel is carved with high relief, shallow relief and shallow carving techniques.