- Vintage from the 1950s
- Height: 14 1/4 inches
- Depth: 1 1/4 inches
- Chinese carved bone
- 3 monkeys calligraphy brush, five carved bone beads each with three monkeys, "see no evil", "hear no evil" and "speak no evil", bone cap and ferrule.
- Gorgeous Patina on the bone from age.
- Excellent vintage condition.
- Large Chinese ink brush with a handle that is made of bone.
- Also called Calligraphy brush, this kind of brush is one of the Four Treasures of the Study (with inkstone, inkstick and Rice paper).
- According to the Chinese tradition, the brush must meet four conditions in order to become a good brush.
- The four conditions are: Sen (a sharp tip), the Ken (hair balanced), Sei (fur lined) and In (Good hair movement).
- Chinese Decoration: This large brush can be used for calligraphy however, it can also be a decorative item. You can simply place it on a shelf, wall hanging or even inside a frame.
- Ideal for Chinese decoration or as a Chinese folk art tool.