A Chinese carved bamboo brush pot dating from the 18th century. The exterior features seven figures in a landscape with pine trees. There is a poem carved on one side with two seals. Dimensions are: 6 1/2 inches tall X 5 3/4 inches wide, 16.5 cm X 14.6 cm. All measurements are approximate. Condition: There are small areas of overpainting. There is cracking due to humidity. Provenance: From a private Southern California collection. High resolution images can be found here.