A beautiful early 20th-century Japanese calligraphy brush pot featuring the traditional Hyakuju (百寿), or “Hundred Longevity”, pattern.
 
The design incorporates repeated variations of the Japanese character for longevity, creating a highly decorative and symbolic surface. Hyakuju is traditionally associated with longevity, good fortune and the celebration of a long life.
 
Originally used as a vessel for storing calligraphy brushes, this piece has a wonderfully decorative quality and works equally well today as a standalone object.
 
The intricate pattern, aged surface and traditional form make it a particularly interesting addition to a collection of Japanese ceramics and objects.
 
Sourced in Canada.