An antique Chinese Qianlong period hand carved bamboo pen holder. The holder is adorned with delicate and intricate carvings depicting scenes with cranes in a Bamboo tree landscape. Bamboo pen holders were utilitarian yet highly valued objects, employed to store calligraphy pens, emphasizing the importance of calligraphy in Chinese culture. Probably marked. Circa: late 18th century to 19th century. Antique Asian and Oriental Hand Carved Brush and Pen Holders, Desk Wares, Home Decor, and Collectibles.