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Brush, Lettering

2004.47.367

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Brush, Lettering
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Lettering Brushes
Group of 20 Chinese brushes with 22 covers; all brushes have bristles that are either dark or light in colour; some brushes have bamboo handles, some have wood (?); some handles have paper labels with Chinese characters and foil stamps; 3 brushes are tapered and have bristles crimped with a metal ferrule these are made in Japan or W. Germany; 17 are constructed with the bristles inserted directly into the handle; 15 of the covers are formed from brass(?) that is sealed into a tapered cone shape; 7 of the covers are made from hollow bamboo pieces.
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2004.47.367
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