Ming Dynasty Fine Cast Copper Pen Holder with Figures and Stories[Specifications] Height 21.1cm Diameter 17.7cm Weight 7.6kg[Inscription] Made by Wu Bangzuo, an official who supervised the Ministry of Works in the fifth year of Xuande in the Ming Dynasty[Details]Although the pen holder is small, it is a valuable study tool and is deeply loved by ancient literati and scholars. Its materials are different and its shape is not customized. This pen holder is made of fine copper, with a simple and generous shape, a straight tube shape, a lip, a flat bottom, and three legs with cloud patterns. The wall of the pen holder is a rice grain pattern brocade ground, and the panoramic relief figure story pattern, with different expressions, a combination of movement and stillness, and a vivid aura, skillful knife skills, and elegant and free and easy, showing great skill. The shape of the pen holder is regular, the craftsmanship is exquisite, the color of wax tea, the patina is thick, and it feels soft and tender. It is a good product for the study room and hall.

in good condition