Chinese, 19th and 20th century: two root-form carved wooden brush pots, 5-3/4 in. and 6 in., [one with drying split]; finely carved root-form triangular platform base, 2 x 13 x 11-1/2 in.; cased set of seven colored ink sticks; two bamboo-handled brushes, 15-1/2 in. and 16 in.; carved bamboo page turner with bird and floral motifs; bronze water dropper with loop handle, 4-1/4 in.; clay fan with [qilong] motif . Provenance: Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina