Large Calligraphy brush

NameCalligraphy Brush

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

MediumStraw, bamboo

Dimensions2 1/4 × 3 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (5.7 × 9.5 × 9.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.57

Object numberA.2015.73.57

Collections

Asia

DescriptionNatural color with bamboo handle ending in a small rope loop. Tip of handle is woven with straw in large knots which turn into the bristles of the brush. Bristles are secured by a fabric bandl

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