Chinese brush pot (hittou) ceramic. Features: This ceramic piece features blue and white patterns, with a design resembling a Chinese character seal in the center. The sides also depict patterns of birds and flowers. Uses: It is believed to have been used as a brush pot for holding writing brushes, or as a vase for flowers. Style: It exhibits the traditional Chinese blue-and-white (sometsuke) style. Size (approx.): Diameter (max) 11.7cm, Height 9.1cm