A beautifully preserved, extensive collector's lot of 23 vintage and antique Chinese calligraphy brushes (Tang Bi), showcasing traditional East Asian craftsmanship and historical value. This curated collection offers a fantastic variety of high-quality writing and painting tools, highly sought after by calligraphy enthusiasts, brush practitioners, and collectors of Asian art worldwide. Many pieces retain their original historic brand labels and distinctive ink inscriptions on the bamboo shafts. Notable Brands & Maker Marks The lot includes famous vintage makers and workshops from the mid-to-late 20th century, such as: "Torch Brand" (火炬牌): Renowned for its quality vintage export brushes. Shanghai Artifacts/Crafts (上海工藝): Highly respected for producing professional-grade calligraphy tools. Beijing-made specialty brushes (北京市制) and tools from Qingdao (中國青島). Materials & Craftsmanship Shafts: Naturally aged bamboo handles, many beautifully inscribed with characters indicating the brush type, hair material, or series numbers (e.g., "五号描筆", "特制青山掛雪", "中楷羊毫"). Hair Material: A diverse selection of traditional natural hair types, including goat hair (羊毫) known for softness, weasel/wolf hair (狼毫) for resilient stiffness, and mixed hair (兼毫) providing perfect balance. Condition Mixed Condition (Unused & Used): This lot offers a great balance of pristine, unused pieces and gently used brushes. Unused Brushes: Several brushes remain completely unused, with their original protective starched tips (Funori paste) and clear plastic caps still intact, ensuring the hair remains in flawless condition. Used Brushes: The used brushes show normal signs of age and light ink/pigment remnants on the hairs, but the tips maintain their proper alignment and structural integrity without severe shedding. Please inspect the detailed close-up photographs carefully to appreciate the exact condition of each individual brush tip. Product Specifications Dimensions (in cm): Length: Approx. 23cm Cased Brush Box: Approx.26.5x 2 x2 cm Weight (in grams): Total Weight (including case): Approx. 150 g Shipping Method Courier: Shipped via premium international courier (DHL or EMS) for fast, secure, and reliable delivery. Tracking & Insurance: Full tracking number provided and fully insured. Packaging: Each brush will be meticulously protected, with extra padding around the delicate tips , ensuring they arrive safely to your destination. Please note that import duties, taxes (including VAT), and customs clearance charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that as of 1 July 2026, the EU has abolished the de minimis customs exemption. All shipments to EU countries are now subject to import duties and VAT regardless of the declared value of the goods. For shipments with a declared value under €150, an additional customs processing fee of €3 may also apply.