The object depicted is a traditional Chinese Bitong brush pot, typically fashioned from lacquered wood or resin and adorned with intricate carvings. The distinctive red cinnabar color symbolizes good fortune and happiness in Chinese culture. These brush pots are traditionally utilized for storing calligraphy brushes and other writing implements.
Additional Details
Artist/Creator/Factory: unknown
Dimensions: Height 15 cm
Material: Resin
Year: Vintage
Origin: China