Animal Bone Calligraphy Brush

c. 1850
$580 USD SOLD
Dimensions
H: 20.0" Dia: 2.0"
Materials
Bone
Collection #
KK064GG
Estimated Shipping
$25

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the Four Treasures found in a scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit. This 19th-century calligraphy brush would have once been used to write official documents or compose poetry. The brush handle is made of carved animal bone, darkened with a light stain to bring out its ridged texture. This fantastic calligraphy brush has been restored with replacement horse-hair bristles.

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