Bamboo carvings are one of the beloved forms of containers common among scholar's objects, regardless of the sizes. It was said if one should choose between bamboo and meat, one should choose the former. Bamboo carvings for aesthetic use could be traced back to the Ming and Qing Dynasty. This brushpot was carved on a bamboo stem, with three standing legs at the base. Light relief carving at the surface narrates the theme of tea appreciation. Under the luscious pine trees, a scholar with long beard and loose clothing is sitting on a bench. A servant boy is brewing tea with a hand holding a fan. Mist lingered in the distance over a dense forest. Making use of the different tones of bamboo, a vivid picture with varied tones and depth is created. Pictured against an ancient pine tree, the ancient tone and the relaxed feeling of tea appreciation is also depicted. The darkened skin of the brushpot suggests its usage over time and enhances the antiquity of the object. The circular shaped surface unfolds the story as an ancient scroll. Excellent carving techniques are used over the object suggesting the skilled craftsmanship of the brushpot. The signature Shang Xun suggests that the brushpot was made during the period of Emperor Jiaqing and Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty. Shang Xun was a gifted craftsman, specializing in bamboo art.