{"product_id":"chinese-carved-hardwood-brush-pot","title":"Chinese Carved Hardwood Brush Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eThis carved hardwood brush pot is made in the traditional Chinese \u003cem data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003ebitong\u003c\/em\u003e form, a scholar’s desk accessory used to hold writing brushes. Cylindrical in shape with an open mouth, the vessel is deeply carved in high relief with a continuous scene of figures set within a landscape of trees and architectural elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eThe rim is finished with a carved key-fret border, a classical geometric motif frequently found in Chinese decorative arts. The dark, dense hardwood allows for crisp detailing and sculptural depth, inviting close inspection from all sides. Brush pots such as this were integral to the scholar’s studio, valued not only for function but for their ability to reflect cultural knowledge, craftsmanship, and narrative tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eMaker: Unknown  \u003cbr\u003eEra: Unknown (in the style of Qing dynasty scholar objects)  \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: China  \u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Carved dark hardwood  \u003cbr\u003eForm: Brush pot (bitong)  \u003cbr\u003eDecoration: High-relief carved figures and landscape; key-fret border at rim\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOUND GBS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53564582330678,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5844\/2806\/files\/WW_January26-2091.jpg?v=1768332254","url":"https:\/\/shopwentworth.com\/products\/chinese-carved-hardwood-brush-pot","provider":"Shopwentworth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}