Chinese Root Wood Vessel

Nature carved this one first. The sculptor only hollowed it out.

Chinese craftsmen made this root wood vessel in the 19th century. Root wood pieces, valued for their natural, twisting shapes, are commonly used as brush pots, vases or scholar’s objects. The tangled form keeps the swirling grain of the roots, with knots and lumps all around the sides, and a rough hollow opens at the top. The wood has a glowing amber and orange tone, with a polished, lacquered shine.

About 18 inches high and 18 inches wide. Fill it with branches or leave it to speak for itself.