[Chinese Antiquities] Chinese bamboo brush pot, late QingTall bamboo brush pot featuring intricate carvings. Unsigned and without markings, likely late Qing or Republic period, early 20th century. Wear to upper edge and interior, some rubbing to surfaces; two small cracks along upper edge, else fine. 11 x 5 inches. Chinese calligraphy dates back thousands of years and is an integral part of the culture. As brush pots were used to house their brushes, writers and artisans enjoyed elaborately decorated pots