Qing dynasty, A brush pot or bitong, such as this one, was often found among a scholar’s brushes, inkpot, and inkstone. This beautiful example is carved from zitan, a highly prized rare and slow-growing hardwood. Mother of pearl and soapstone inlays embellish the brush pot with images of delicately flowering prune branches with a poetic inscription and the artist’s signature.Height 18cm Diameter 17.8cmIn good condition