Brush pot (2) - Bamboo

An exceptional and rare matching pair (pendants) of large Chinese bamboo brush pots (Bitong), intricately carved in high relief and openwork. These two large-format pieces (21 cm in height) form a perfectly homogeneous original pair, sharing an identical, deep reddish-brown glossy patina. The continuous hand-carved decoration beautifully wraps around the cylindrical bamboo bodies, depicting the classic and poetic scholarly theme of "Scholars and Sages in a Mountainous Landscape."
• First Pot: Features scholars crossing an arched bridge over a river, surrounded by twisted pine trees and steep rocky cliffs, with a figure observing nature from a promontory.
• Second Pot: Reveals a large multi-story traditional pavilion nestled under the canopy, where two sages engage in a discussion near an open window, while another scholar navigates a traditional boat below.
Each piece rests on three small flat feet carved directly into the lower rim. Underneath each base, the natural bamboo septum features the exact same original ink-written calligraphy signature: "节熳 刀作" (Jiémàn Dāo Zuò), which translates to "Carved by the knife of Jié Màn."
• Period: Qing Dynasty (19th Century) or early Republic period.
• Dimensions: Height: 21 cm | Diameter: approx. 10-12 cm | weight 700 g each
• Condition: Very good overall condition with a magnificent patina of use. Presence of natural longitudinal cracks in the bamboo, typical, expected, and normal for bamboo objects of this age (please see detailed photos).
A unique opportunity to acquire a complete, signed, and untouched pair, which is highly sought after by European and international collectors.

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