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Large Calligraphy brush
Large Calligraphy brush
Large Calligraphy brush
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 bandl
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