Antique, fine, Chinese Huang-Li wood brush pot.
Republic period.
Such brush pot was highly appreciated treasure of the scholars desk. It's made out of the treasured Huang-Li wood, coming from southeast Asia (Vietnam). A close relative of the very expensive Huang-Hua-Li wood, coming from china. This brush pot was carved to resemble a tree trunk with dense grainy wood.
There 2 cracks, starting at the base, going up the first quarter. Each appx. 4.5 cm. outside, not inside
Size 18x12.5 cm