Antique Calligraphy Brushes

This large Chinese soap stone brush pot was made for holding brushes used by scholars for Chinese calligraphy.

A medium-size six panel screen decorated with scenes from the famous Japanese novel The Tale of Genji written by Lady Murasaki in the 11th century, depicting from left to right, a ma...

Group of four Chinese calligraphy brushes, two of polished bone and red coral, one of bone and tigers eye and one of ebony and tigers eye.

This early 20th century calligraphy brush would have once been used to write official documents or compose poetry.

Dated to the early 20th century, this fine calligraphy brush would have been an essential tool for a Qing-dynasty scholar-official, used to draft official documents or compose poetry.

This early 20th-century calligraphy brush would have once been used to write official documents or compose poetry.

A bone calligraphy brush from Northern China carved with Scholar's from c. 1900 on a custom mount.

I have been lucky enough to find a great collection of period Japanese Calligraphy brushes. They are wonderfully made and make a great piece of wall decoration either on their own or...

Pair of antique Chinese calligraphy brushes with horsehair bristles and carved Jade handles.

This 19th century calligraphy brush is an exquisite burl wood example from the esteemed collection of William Lipton.

Characteristically simple and austere, this Qing-dynasty glass cabinet once proudly displayed a scholar’s collection of prized calligraphy brushes. One of the four treasures to be fo...

Japan, a beautifully handmade, hand-carved, and hand lacquered antique shop sign -kanban- for a ladies calligraphy brush shop, measures: 36 inches high and 5 inches wide, Meiji perio...

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the four treasures found in a traditional scholar’s studio. The brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit...

Once used to hold calligraphy brushes, this early 20th century brush pot is shaped from a single block of Fine-grained cypress (baimu).

Collection of 19th century Chinese Scholars' calligraphy brushes with carved and naturally occurring root handles and horse-hair bristles mounted on custom metal stands.

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk.

Set alongside the four treasures of the study, the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and ink stone a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk.

Brush washers were originally used by Chinese scholars to clean their calligraphy brushes.

A Chinese scholar would have used this finely carved agate brush washer to rinse the ink from his calligraphy brush.

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk.

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk.

Carefully carved from a cypress tree burl, this late 19th-century burlwood vessel is known as a brush pot, a container traditionally used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a scho...

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk.

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional Chinese scholars' desk.

Carefully carved from a cypress tree burl, this late 19th-century burlwood vessel is known as a brush pot, a container traditionally used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a scho...

Set beside the four treasures of the scholars' studio, brush washers were used by Qing-dynasty scholars to rinse ink from their calligraphy brushes.

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk.

A Qing dynasty scholar would have used this finely crafted amethyst brush washer to rinse the ink from his calligraphy brush.

Placed beside his inkpot and insktone, this 19th century brush pot once held select calligraphy brushes in a scholar’s studio.

The open selves would have made it ideal for storing books, scrolls, precious antiques, and calligraphy brushes. This bookcase has four shelves with finely carved side rails depictin...

Once the centerpiece of a scholar’s studio, the bookcase’s open shelves were ideal for an storing treasured scrolls in scroll jars, precious antiques, calligraphy brushes, and other ...

These pipes were considered precious and collectible enough to earn a distinguished position amidst the other four treasures of the study: paper, ink, ink stones, and calligraphy bru...

Open shelves make them ideal for storing books, scrolls, precious antiques, calligraphy brushes, and other writing materials. Two small drawers balance the look while providing stora...

Inkstones were used by a venerable scholar or artist to saturate calligraphy brushes with ink. This 19th century inkstone is finely carved with a Qilin, a mythical Chinese beast asso...

These pipes were considered precious and collectible enough to earn a distinguished position amidst the other four treasures of the study: paper, ink, ink stones, and calligraphy bru...

Hand carved from a cypress tree burl, this late 19th century burl wood bowl was once used by a Qing-dynasty scholar to rinse the ink from his calligraphy brush. Placed alongside the ...

Likely the centerpiece of such a room, this handsome bookcase features open shelves ideal for storing and displaying books, scrolls, precious antiques, calligraphy brushes, and other...

Traditionally known as bitong, brush pots were used on a scholar’s desk to hold calligraphy brushes and writing tools.

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and ink stone - a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk.

Amidst the decorations are censers burning incense, brush pots with calligraphy brushes, bulb pots with narcissus flowers, and rootwood plant stands bearing graceful bouquets.

Resembling a Buddhist fly whisk, the fu dog's tail lays across the inkstone and dips into the water well, mirroring the motion of a calligraphy brush. A second water well is carved i...

Both components are carved from spotted bamboo, a beautifully patterned natural material often used for making calligraphy brush handles. The barrel-shaped inro is capped with a remo...

A Chinese powder blue brush pot with gilt calligraphy decoration. Late 19th-early 20th century with Kangxi mark.  

Early 20th century Japanese calligraphy or brush box, lacquer on wood. Artist signed.

Likely part of a scholar’s desk, the vessel, which dates from around 1900, would have held brushes for calligraphy and painting.

A Rare Chinese Carved Soap Stone Brush Pot This large Chinese soapstone brush pot was made for holding brushes used by scholars for Chinese calligraphy.

Very large ink stone used to prepare ink, probably for very large brushes for calligraphy. Decorated with two Fô dogs.

This mid-19th century footed plate is cloaked in a cool, off-white glaze and brushed with calligraphic sweeps of blue, bringing life and character to its simple ceramic form.

This mid-19th century footed stoneware plate is cloaked in a celadon-grey glaze and brushed with calligraphic sweeps of dark green, bringing life and character to its simple tapered ...

The underside of the tray is painted a bright forest green and brushed with Chinese calligraphy in a contrasting red.

The underside of the tray is painted a bright forest green and brushed with Chinese calligraphy in a contrasting red.

The opposite side is brushed with calligraphic poetry and the underside is stamped with the reign mark of the Tongzhi Emperor (1862-1874).

It features bold, historic hand-brushed kanji calligraphy on the corners, balanced against an astonishingly rich, variegated amber-brown patina that closely mimics distressed, vintag...

Asian Calligraphy brush with made with red sea coral handle.

During the early 20th century Chinese scholar would have used this finely made calligraphy brush to write official documents or compose poetry.

It details numerous ways, with fine woodblock print illustrations, to correctly grasp and paint with horse hair calligraphy brushes. Many great illustrations.

Old Korean garment brush used for hemp textile as scarce exposed type without covered grip, early 20th century, approx. L 24cm (9.44in), in used condition as is.

This calligraphy brush is distinguished by its faux turquoise handle. Hand cut and polished, exhibiting a beautiful turquoise color with naturalistic black veining, very much approxi...

Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...

This rare 29" long calligraphy brush features a beautiful handle made from Buddha's Belly Bamboo, a prized variety known as Bamboo Ventricosa. Revered for its unique bulging form, th...

Hand carved intricate Chinese scholar's bamboo brush pots with brass rings and script. Original warm patina and some cracks as photographed present, circa 1880s.     

A testament to traditional craftsmanship, this large Chinese calligraphy brush is skillfully handcrafted with beautiful large serpentine barrel beads. The carefully chosen gemstone s...

Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...

Antique Japanese burl wood hibachi vessel. Hibachi is a traditional Japanese heating device. Age: Japan, Edo Period, 19th Century Size: Height 32.4 C.M. / Width 68.5 C.M. Condition...

Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...

Asian carved wood skull sculpture with genuine teeth and movable jaw. Late 20th century.

A beautifully proportioned 19th century mahogany chaise longue, retaining a wonderfully rich, warm wood patina and upholstered in an elegant duck egg blue fabric. The chaise has a g...

This hand-decorated porcelain plate is adorned with exquisite zodiac designs, making this a true collector's item. Any minor discrepancies are the result of craftsmanship and attest ...

Rich natural earth tones and pronounced sculptural form define this striking Kranaosphinctes sp. ammonite from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. Measuring approximately 15 inches in diam...

This is a kimono called Uchikake which Japanese women wear for wedding ceremony. It is said that the women wear the white uchikake for the reason of 'they can dyed in any color' and...

Portrait of the Madonna in Prayer 17th Century Italian School oil on board, framed framed: 6.75 x 6 inches board: 5 x 4 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: ver...

Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province, China. 45 drawers and original lacquer. Drawers still with some remains of the desc...

A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period original red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with gilt Chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet features a linea...

An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...

An exquisite Bohemian Art Nouveau crystal vase from the Fipop series, crafted by Ludwig Moser & Sons Glassworks in Karlsbad, former Czechoslovakia, circa 1920s. This neoclassical pie...