Tibetan Temple Boxwood Pen Holder – Golden Boy & Jade Girl Playing (Study Treasure)

This old boxwood pen holder comes from a Tibetan temple collection and features finely carved figures of the “Golden Boy” and “Jade Girl” at play—paired attendants in Chinese and Buddhist iconography who symbolize auspicious blessings, purity, and joyful support.

Carved from warm-toned boxwood, the cylindrical holder shows the children in motion, surrounded by subtle decorative details. The wood has deepened in color with age and touch, giving the piece a soft sheen that feels right at home among brushes, inkstones, and books.

Originally intended as part of the “Four Treasures of the Study” environment, it now serves as a meaningful holder for pens, calligraphy brushes, or small tools on a desk or altar. It’s especially suited to a writing or art space where you wish to invite lightness, inspiration, and quietly supportive energy.

Details

• Collection: Tibetan Temple Collection – old boxwood carving
• Type: Pen / brush holder with Golden Boy and Jade Girl scene
• Material: Boxwood with time-softened patina
• Symbolism: Auspicious attendants representing joy, purity, and blessings in study and practice
• Use: Holds pens, brushes, or tools on desks, altars, or scholar’s shelves