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Vintage Chinese Bone Calligraphy Brush

About the Item

A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. This brush is from the 20th century but was not used. It is perfect for making art, calligraphy or as an design element. Bone ferrule and horse hair.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A tiny hole due to age on the ferrule as shown in photo 2 does not affect function.
  • Seller Location:
    Somis, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 53391stDibs: LU2957327505922
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