DepartmentAsia
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
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 bandl1970's
1970's
c. 1965
Early - mid 20th century
1970's
1930-1939