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Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

$156
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£117.92
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€135.51
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CA$217.23
CA$271.5420% Off
A$241.66
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CHF 126.68
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MX$2,953.01
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NOK 1,613.12
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SEK 1,518.53
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Here's a rare find from a collector we visited in Japan. A very unusual treasure.... This is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes dating back to the 1950s. The bundle includes new and used examples some still in their original mint condition, never before used. Many bear the original old manufacturer name and label. These are the genuine older ones, some have original goat hair bristle. Goat hair was often used for best bristle and painting success. For thick wide tipped brushes, the tips consists of two types of goat bristles. The outer bristles are normal goat hair which has the known characteristics of high ink absorbency whereas the inner bristles are made of goat beard hair which has a far higher resilience. This combination gives strength to the tip making brushes with this combination sought after high quality. Large and small fine brushes included, 25 different brushes in all. Longest brush is 10 inches long and shortest brush is 5 inches in length. Unique offering. Only one group is currently available This quality and quantity rarely seen or offered. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289241169322

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