Massive, Chinese Qing Dynasty Period stones inlaid Zitan brush pot. Chinese jadeite and semi-precious stone Inlaid Zitan Brush Pot. Brush pot is sturdily in cylindrical straight body, thick potted, with flat base, deep curvature, slight tall and gentle upward to wide opening form rim. All reserved carved in Zitan black stone base color against vivid tones color. Smoothly carved hardwood scroll pot with colorful Jadeite and Semi Precious Stones inlaid of birds relax hanging on the sturdy branch against various flowers blossoms with fresh green foliage and rocky. Showing Mark after Calligraphy of poems. Zitan is an extremely dense wood which sinks in water. It is a member of the rosewood family and is botanically classified in the Pterocarpus genus. The lumber is blackish-purple in hue, and its fibers are loaded with deep red pigments which have been used for dye throughout the ages. The entirety is encased in amazing relief carving which gives this box a captivating appearance.Height:5.38 inWidth: 5.13 inDepth: 5.13 in