This handsome cylindrical brush pot, or bitong, is crafted from finely aged bamboo, its warm, reddish-brown patina deepened by decades of gentle handling. The surface is meticulously carved in low relief with vertical columns of elegant Chinese calligraphy—flowing, confident strokes of poetry or prose that wrap continuously around the vessel, interrupted only by subtle decorative borders of scrolling clouds at the rim and base. The characters, raised against the textured background of natural bamboo grain, catch the light softly, giving the piece a quiet scholarly grace. Standing just tall enough to hold a generous bundle of brushes, the interior is smoothly hollowed and darkened from years of use, with faint traces of old ink lingering near the rim. The walls are reassuringly thick, the base solid and slightly convex, and a few honest hairline cracks along the grain speak to its genuine age rather than detract from its character. It is the sort of object that once sat on a Qing or early Republican literati’s desk, quietly accompanying the composition of letters, poems, and paintings—an understated yet eloquent testament to refined taste and the enduring beauty of bamboo craftsmanship.

Dimension: 5"x 4.75" x h6.5" 
Origin:    China
Material: Bamboo
Work:   natural minor crack marks, patina, and minor chip

USA domestic continental buyers of 48 states pay $24.95 for shipping (buyers of Hawaii, Alaska, US Islands, Florida Keywest, and Canada pays the extra shipping cost). Insurance and handling charges are already included in the shipping cost. In-store pick-up is highly welcomed if you are in San Francisco Bay Area. (No charge)