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Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Washer in the Form of an Elephant

About the Item

Carved bamboo vessel in the form of a standing elephant with it's trunk curled to one side, and the legs slightly turned in, following the natural form of the piece of bamboo. the top of the vessel left open and forming a cylindrical cavity, possibly for use as a brush washer.

Dimensions:
Height: 6.38 in (16.21 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bamboo
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1870
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Reference Number:
Seller: ACK1stDibs: LU7371238495492

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