Antique Chinese Brushes

This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition.

This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition.

This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition.

Fined Chinese brush painting of a pheasant and a quail under a plum tree, ink and color on silk, 19th century, Conservation framed Painting was a scroll acquired from Sotheby's webs...

refined Chinese brush painting of landscape, scholars practicing arts in garden, ink and color on silk, 19th century Conservation framed Conservation framed is the quality of using b...

refined Chinese brush painting of landscape, scholars playing game of Go in bamboo grove. ink and color on silk, 19 century The first photo has some vertical reflections on the plex...

Charming brush washer with a reclining scholar figure holding a cup in very soft shades of blue, green, lavender and white with accents of black for his hat and finely painted facial...

19th century Chinese porcelain brush pot in soft celadon. Rests on custom silver leaf teak base.

This jade bowl is called a brush wash bowl and it comes from China. It is from the Chinese Guanqxu dynasty, circa 1875-1908.

A pair of vintage Chinese bamboo brush pots. Skilfully carved with images of birds of paradise, foliage and flowers.

High quality scholar's object. China, 18th century.

Chinese Huanghuali Brush pot, Bitong, an elegant simple form, well carved from one honey colored and nicely figured limb of huanghuali (Dalbergia Odorifera) hardwood, carved as a thi...

Brush pots were used by Chinese and Korean scholars between the 18th and 19th century.

On a carved wood stand, late 18th or early 19th century.

A 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty carved agate brush washer. The agate displays a range of colours from red and brown to a translucent white. it is decorated with a pair of frogs, ...

Small chip to the top rim of each brush holder. A few small marks commensurate with age Interesting antique Chinese carved soapstone brush pot.  

A late 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty carved agate brush washer. The translucent white agate features orange brown veining, which is highlighted by the floral carving.

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

Amazing solid jujube tree stump hollowed to form an organic brush holder or a planter/vase. The piece is substantial, very heavy and all natural. It works perfectly in many decors...

This set of three crumb brushes, date from the reign of the last emperor of France, Napoleon III. His wife, Empress Eugenie, had a major influence on fashion and decorative style dur...

The term vernacular, with a broad brush, describes Chinese society outside the Imperial court, whose influence spread far and wide from the Forbidden City in the capital of Beijing.

A fine antique Chinese carved bamboo brush pot Carved as a house boat with standing robed figures Measures: Length 32 cm, width 11 cm Period late 19th century.

A fine Chinese brush pot, featuring a cylindrical body of patinated bamboo with a detailed relief carving of robed figures among canopied buildings, stone outcroppings, trees and fol...

Pair Chinese carved bamboo brush pots now mounted as lamps.

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

A group of 4 nice early Chinese scholar's brush rests. These are used by artists and calligraphers to lean their brushes on.

A Chinese powder blue brush pot with gilt calligraphy decoration.

A beautiful and intricately carved Chinese brush pot. This large vessel features beautiful birds, deer and mixed foliage to include bamboo.

Stunning pair of antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pots having a quality pair of antique Chinese brush pots with quality carved decoration to the front with traditional sce...

An antique Chinese brush tray offers hand carved soapstone in foliate and floral motif with offset brush platform, 19th century Measures: 6" H x 4" W x .75" D.

Circa 1910-20 Chinese unusual scholar's rug with brush pots, brushes, stands and books.

An exceptionally fine example of a pair of Chinese Brush Pots of traditional form and generous heavy gauge weight.

This wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, circa 1910s or 1920's. Walter Nichols was great American rug producer (the Art Deco rugs which he did not originate them) in Tientsi...

A striking set of four Chinese brush pots carved from natural burl root wood, each vessel displaying dramatic swirling grain and warm amber and deep brown tones.

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.

A Chinese calligrapher would work with many types of brushes of different thicknesses and sizes to achieve the perfect stroke.

A gorgeous 19th century Chinese Scholar's brush pot created from a natural occuring root burl.

19th century Chinese calligrapher's brushes with horsehair bristles and carved wood handles.

Chinese Jun Yao Glazed Ceramic Brush Washer. 5.5" H x 4.25" Diameter.

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...

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the Four Treasures found in a scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the ...

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...

A twist on traditional blue-and-white ceramics, rich shades of red decorate this ceramic brush pot with a landscape rendered in the traditional shan shui painting style. Characterize...

Pagoda Red Collection #: S205 Keywords: Chinese, China, Scholars' object , brush, pot, desk accessory

Pagoda Red Collection #: KK064F Keywords: Chinese, scholars object, brush, Asian

A very fine antique Chinese blue monochrome glazed porcelain brush washer of rounded bulbous shape with gathered glazes around the foot with kiln residue, the recessed base with four...

Made of rustic, gnarled wood, the brush pot would have brought to mind ancient trees depicted in Chinese art that symbolized the wisdom of great sages.

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

Pausing in thought, a scholar once rested his calligrapher’s brush on this terracotta brush rest. With an undeniably organic shape, the holder provides two open spaces upon which to ...

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...

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...

A 19th century Chinese elmwood calligrapher's brush with horse hair bristles, mounted on a custom steel stand.

The front of the brush holder is stamped with the Chinese character for longevity (壽 shòu), beckoning a long life of abundance.

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. Once u...

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...

Huanghuali brush pot, Qing dynasty, 19th century of square form with high relief carved sides, the base having four short integral feet. Dimensions approximate.

A hand painted ceramic Chinese vase. Both sides show the same scene, a Yuenü or swordswoman on horseback. Framed with blossom outlined in gold surround with gold dots. Marked underne...

Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Drum Form, Tang Dynasty. A modeled ceramic, created as part of the burial furniture, of a miniature barrel drum popular during the Tang Dynasty....

Late 19th or early 20th century lacquer and bamboo offering vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma A large offering vessel composed of four pieces, a base, a large food bowl with lid and the...

Antique Chinese Soap Stone Carving depicting two vases and flowers, good condition

Chinese carved jade censer, featuring intricate openwork carvings in traditional motifs. The censer displays a range of colors from green to orange and brown, with detailed openwork ...

This rare and magnificent Vintage Chinese bamboo vase was 100% hand woven with bamboo strips. It has very exquisite bamboo weave honesty with detailed dragon carving on the side ears...

Fine antique Chinese nephrite jade snuff dish of shallow circular form, raised on three low integral feet and carved from softly translucent pale yellowish-celadon stone. The dish i...

Description A fantastic richly decorated lacquer box. Condition Some damages to rims and expected ware. Size: 32.8cm Period 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912)

A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved soapstone sculpture is hand painted with white flowers painted onto the surface. The Rock ...

A black carved Chinese inkstone with an conforming oval cover circa early 20th century (late Qing to Republic period). The inkstone appears to be slate stone and was likely a She typ...