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They are different and dissimilar in form and decorative designs. The P'i T'ung is usually not as elongated as the Ch'ien T'ung. While the P'i T'ung has a wide variety of forms with decorations that embody literary symbols rather than representations of a scene or a mythical legend, the Ch'ien T'ung is either cylindrical or square and lavishly decorated with mythical hunting scenes embodying some subtle reference to skill in archery, or scenes of military prowess. This amazingly light and intricate brush holder (P'i Tung) has an organic form, an asymmetrical design, and a natural texture of old bamboo root. It is carved in bold undercut relief of a uniform pattern of pine, a symbol of longevity and immortality for its ability to remain evergreen. To the Chinese, the Pine also signifies the superlative achievements of the scholar, loyal friendship, and successful scholarship. The apparent choice of using bamboo root as its material is clever. An emblem of longevity, vitality, and an abundance of \"life essence\", bamboo is the most beloved plant of the Chinese. The carver skillfully uses the natural form and texture of the bamboo roots and cells around the lowest part of the stem to create openwork of a strikingly and dramatically realistic pine trunk, branches, and leaves. There is a large opening at one end of the brush holder, probably due to the process of uprooting the bamboo's subterranean stem part and cutting it off its main running roots. It stunningly embellishes the organic quality of the object. The combination of material and motifs in this scholar's object is a clear statement of the scholar's principles of righteousness and the ability to endure and withstand adversity."},{"label":"Title","value":"Carved bamboo root brush holder"},{"label":"Rights","value":"Materials available through GettDigital encompass a wide range of works, many of which are in the public domain. However, some items may still be protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights. Users are responsible for determining the copyright status of materials and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws when reproducing or publishing these works. Items in our GettDigital Collections are for educational use. For assistance in understanding rights, obtaining permissions, or requesting files for publication or research purposes, please contact us at <a href=\"www.gettysburg.edu/special-collections/ask-an-archivist\">www.gettysburg.edu/special-collections/ask-an-archivist</a>"},{"label":"Reference URL","value":"http://cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4016coll6/id/133"}],"description":"Carved bamboo root brush holder","sequences":[{"@type":"sc:Sequence","canvases":[{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/53bfb395-67ae-4271-9b51-41580455e351/canvas/_1","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"gaa_224_01","height":496,"width":715,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/df8e6313-25d0-4d13-99f2-6ce9b0294dee/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/df8e6313-25d0-4d13-99f2-6ce9b0294dee","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json","tiles":[{"width":512,"scaleFactors":[1,2]}]},"height":496,"width":715},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/53bfb395-67ae-4271-9b51-41580455e351/canvas/_1","metadata":[{"label":"Identifier","value":"gaa_224_01"},{"label":"Title","value":"Front"},{"label":"Reference URL","value":"http://cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4016coll6/id/131"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/df8e6313-25d0-4d13-99f2-6ce9b0294dee/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/53bfb395-67ae-4271-9b51-41580455e351/canvas/_2","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"gaa_224_04","height":512,"width":665,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/4722e248-4bf1-4e78-a2e6-81093c60deca/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/4722e248-4bf1-4e78-a2e6-81093c60deca","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":512,"width":665},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/53bfb395-67ae-4271-9b51-41580455e351/canvas/_2","metadata":[{"label":"Identifier","value":"gaa_224_04"},{"label":"Title","value":"Back"},{"label":"Reference URL","value":"http://cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4016coll6/id/132"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/4722e248-4bf1-4e78-a2e6-81093c60deca/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}}]}],"thumbnail":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/df8e6313-25d0-4d13-99f2-6ce9b0294dee/full/300,300/0/default.jpg","logo":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/logo"}