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Pen holder

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-241647

Description

Cylinder shaped container with carved and openwork design and concave bottom. Appears to have been carved from a large gourd. Design includes carved flowering trees and people sitting in a pagoda.

Details

Descriptive Terms

holders (containers)
wood (plant material)
Holder, Pen

Inscription

Six Chinese characters (Three character in two columns, black ink on red and white paper label)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/4 (H), 3 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

2006.44.3542

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