Found Antique shaving brush ( pic heavy )

[Geckotek]

I think those are calligraphy brushes. Take a look here.

http://www.jamiesinz.com/2009/06/shanghai-markets-dongtai-lu-antique-streets/

+1 - exactly what I thought when I first saw the pics.

Edit: Another example http://www.beltal.com/on-sale/chinese-bone-amp-carved-calligraphy-brush-pen-26695-40587.html

 

[dfoster]

Sharp eyed!

 

[shanman]

So is that for lathering and shaving sheep?