{"product_id":"qing-dynasty-green-glazed-bat-shaped-calligraphy-brush-holder-c-1700s-to-1800s-imperial-china-t16p","title":"Qing Dynasty, Green-Glazed Bat Shaped Calligraphy Brush Holder - c. 1700s to 1800s - Imperial China","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e China, Qing Dynasty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1700s - 1800s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 x 2.5 x 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that the glaze on this item contains lead. Extra care should be taken when handling it, including washing one's hands afterwards.\u003cbr\u003eChinese calligraphy, revered as one of the highest art forms in Chinese culture, is built upon the mastery of the “Four Treasures of the Scholar’s Studio” (文房四寶): the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. Each tool plays a vital role in writing and expression. The brush (筆), often made of bamboo and animal hair, allows for variation in line and texture, responding sensitively to the artist’s hand. The ink (墨), traditionally made from soot and resin, is ground with water on the inkstone (硯) to create the desired density and sheen. Finally, paper (紙) captures brush strokes. Surrounding these core tools are complementary implements such as brush rests, seals, and water droppers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in the photos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270688166172,"sku":"AUCT-SHELF-JUL-FIFTN-26-JT-16-P","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/IMG_7457-Photoroom_b29b86a3-d4ba-40ca-9614-867e7643d6a0.jpg?v=1783113750","url":"https:\/\/www.historyhoard.com\/products\/qing-dynasty-green-glazed-bat-shaped-calligraphy-brush-holder-c-1700s-to-1800s-imperial-china-t16p","provider":"History Hoard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}