Variously Painted Vintage Geometric Solid Blocks steel wrapped brush became popular in China during

became popular in China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279)

and I do wonder if some of the estates pictured were of early homes in and around Durkee as well

I'd like to think she was the carver's mother or grandmother

I believe one is ebony and the other two are either walnut or teak

Variously Painted Vintage Geometric Solid Blocks steel wrapped brush became popular in China duringThese came from the estate of a medical iIllustration professor, who used them for some of his drawing classes, which is why some are painted white and gray. There are two different white paints most are painted what I would call gallery (or pedestal) white, and a couple of the eggs a much thicker, glossier, creamier white. In my dreams I'll find a gorgeous antique set of geometric solids; these are not that, but they are very fun to play with, and