Calligraphy Brushes with 
Polychrome-lacquer Stems
Chia-ching period (A.D.
1522-1566)
Ming Dynasty
Length:          16.9cm
Diameter:         1.7cm
     The stems of these 
matching brushes are 
elegantly ornamented with
polychrome painted-lacquer 
dragon motifs against a 
black  lacquer background.  
The Chia-ching reign mark
is  inscribed  in regular 
script at the top.