A Carved Bamboo Brush Holder
A Carved Bamboo Brush Holder

JOSEON DYNASTY (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

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A Carved Bamboo Brush Holder
Joseon dynasty (late 19th century)
Fashioned from a cylindrical section of bamboo and carved on the exterior in high relief with sacred fungus and an old pine emblematic of longevity, the exterior stained and polished a reddish brown
5in. (12.5cm.) high; 3 5/8in. (9.3cm.) diameter

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