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Brush Holder3484/1

Carved bamboo brush pot. Entire body of container depicts a man crossing a raging stream in a boat. He has a long beard, large ears, and is wrapped in a robe. Under his right arm he has a bundle of three scrolls, left arm is covered by cloak. To his right, there are waves in the foreground and a mountain in background, with trees at the peak. To his left are waves rolling towards him. The wave directly in front of him has a small smiling face. In the top left corner of the scene there are trees with low hanging branches. All designs are done in a mix of low and high relief. Openwork carving throughout. Base of container is concave.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Huizhou, Anhui, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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