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Hearst Museum object titled Brush case, ink case and brush, accession number 9-12564a-c, described as The brush container (a) is a hollow brass tube with oval shaped base; tooled surface in textured pattern; dark ‘antiqued’ ground. Hinged lid at one end. Band of brass near end holds loop for leather strap which is attached to the ink pot. Brush (c) is of bamboo and white hair. Appears unused and modern. The ink pot (b) is brass with matching decoration, and flat oval shape. Wide hinged lid on top with a stamped flower design. Interior is encrusted with ink and has brass grinding platform.

Hearst Museum object titled Brush container, accession number 9-12563a,b, described as Brush container with small ink case; cast brass; Brush container (a) is brass tube hollow, with many openings on the side, small hinged lid on one side. Loop through lid and on tube with navy blue cord through each. Cord hole on other side with grey string holding the ink case. A few lightly engraved scrolls on tube. The ink case (b) is of two domed halves hinged, with cord loops on each half; bronze.

Hearst Museum object titled Pen case, accession number 9-21890a,b, described as Pen case, in two pieces(a,b); case is crafted from two heavy iron tubes, sealed at each end and fitted in the middle. A decorative floral pattern is carved on the surface. A leather thong holds the two parts of the case together.

Hearst Museum object titled Pen case, accession number 9-21929a,b, described as See: T-73 pict.This pen case is tucked into the sash at the front of the monk's or layman's robe. The ceremonial canteen (T-128) is then suspended by its cord from the scepter. Other monks would tuck a ritual scepter (T-30) into their sash rather than this type of pen case, and hang the canteen from that.This case is crafted from two heavy iron tubes, sealed at each end and fitted in the middle. A decorative floral pattern is carved on the surface. A leather thong holds the two parts of the case together. Bamboo or other quill pens are carried in the case. The bamboo pen is made from a single piece of bamboo, the end cut at an angle and then split and carved in such a manner as to form a small reservoir. This makes the pen rather fragile and in need of the strong, protective enclosure of the pen case.

Hearst Museum object titled Pen case, accession number 9-21889a,b, described as Pen case, in two pieces(a,b); crafted from two heavy iron tubes, sealed at each end and fitted in the middle. A decorative floral pattern is carved on the surface, and a leather thong holds the two parts of the case together.

Hearst Museum object titled Pen case, accession number 9-22212a,b, described as a) case; b) lid. This is an elegant pen case such as would be carried by a nobleman or well dressed Lama. It is crafted from two heavy iron tubes, sealed at each end and fitted in the middle. A decorative floral pattern is carved through the surface of the iron cylinders. The surface is then covered with gold. A thick cotton cord, with a decorative silk tassel and jade fittings, holds the two parts of the case together. The case is tucked into the sash at the front of the monk's or layman's robe. The ritual canteen (T-128) may then be suspended by its cord from the pen case. Bamboo or other quill pens are carried in the case. The bamboo pen is made from a single piece of bamboo, the end cut at an angle and then split and carved in such a manner as to form a small reservoir. This makes the pen rather fragile and in need of the strong, protective enclosure of the pen case. See: T-73 pict. See similar item: T-73, T-100, T-101, B-06See- Ink Well T-90.

Hearst Museum object titled Pencil, accession number 1-55306, described as Slate pencil

Hearst Museum object titled Pencil, accession number 1-55315, described as Slate pencil

Hearst Museum object titled Pencil, accession number 1-55318, described as Slate pencil

Hearst Museum object titled Pencil, accession number 1-55319, described as Slate pencil