This elegant antique Chinese wood bitong, or brush pot, is a masterpiece of understated scholarly refinement. Carved from a single piece of dense, dark hardwood—likely rosewood that has aged to an almost ebony tone—the cylindrical form rises with gently concave sides, flaring subtly at both the rim and foot to create a poised, hourglass-like silhouette. The surface bears a deep, lustrous patina, richly variegated with streaks of chocolate brown, warm amber, and inky black, and faint hints of crimson that catch the light like liquid garnet. Years of careful handling have burnished the wood to a soft, satin glow, while fine vertical grain lines ripple across the body, lending the piece a quiet vitality. The thick walls are impeccably smooth, the rim and base crisply defined with crisp, rolled edges that speak of meticulous craftsmanship. Standing just tall enough to cradle a collection of writing brushes, it exudes the restrained dignity of a Ming or early Qing scholar’s desk, where function and contemplative beauty coexist in perfect harmony.

Dimension: 8" x h8.25", inside 6" x h6.75"
Origin:    China
Material: Rosewood
Work:   natural minor crack marks, patina, and minor chip

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