Vintage Chinese Porcelain 6" Brush Pot with Cranes & Flowers, Circa 1900s

Description

This beautiful piece dates back to the 1900's and is truly unique. It is a Chinese Brush Pot known as a "Brush Pot of the Literati" and features a stunning Cranes & Flower motif in a colorful "Canton Mandarin" style. Measuring at 6" tall & 3" wide, this brush pot carries a rich history as it was used by the literati - educated men in China who practiced writing, painting, and calligraphy. These individuals were highly revered and lived esteemed lives.