Japanese Calligraphy Brush Vtg Bamboo Fude Calligraphy Tool Shodo Shuji C17 thick Some discoloration from storage

Some discoloration from storage

It is a dark brown in the kamakurabori style (hammered/carved pattern)

Kanji on bead: 卍 Manji symbol of temple

Round body and rim

Japanese Calligraphy Brush Vtg Bamboo Fude Calligraphy Tool Shodo Shuji C17 thick Some discoloration from storageJapanese Calligraphy Brush This is a vintage Japanese calligraphy brush, or fude in Japanese. There are some inscriptions on the bamboo handle. Brushes are traditionally used for Japanese calligraphy (Shodo) and for practicing Japanese character handwriting (Shuji). They can also be used for traditional Nihonga paintings. Brown, black Bamboo, hair C1970 Item weight: 11 grams Packed weight: 160 grams Approx. 23 cm long x 1. 2 cm wide (bristles approx.