Antique Chinese Brush

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.

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.

Fine brush painting of a Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 nobleman wearing formal imperial court robe and hat, sitting on a chair covered with fabric, benevolent facial expression, exquisite d...

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.

A refined and elegant Chinese brush painting of a swimming fish amid in weeds, ink and color on rice paper, beautiful colors and lines, museum conservation framed.

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 pair of fine Chinese brush paintings of a Qing dynasty imperial civil officer and his wife, both sitting on chairs against intricately detailed carpet, wearing elaborate court robe...

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.

Chinese Carved Jade Brush Washer, decorated with flowers and bamboo. 2" H x 5.5" W x 3" W.

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. This early 20th centu...

A pair of 17th century Chinese Huaniaohua paintings created in 1665 with the watercolor mixture Gouche. The pair showcases beautiful floral scenes in the centuries old tradition of...

Silk, Chinese painting, 19th century, temple scene, Asia Measures: H 81cm, W 48cm, W 1cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

Potted in a balanced baluster form with a gently flared mouth and a stable foot, this vase presents a calm and harmonious silhouette. Animal-form handles holding looped rings add scu...

Fine Japanese brush painting of cherry blossom festival, ink and color on silk, 19th century, museum conservation framed. Conservation framed is the quality of using by museum framin...

The dish has a scalloped rim, which gives it a flower-like appearance. The wavy edges were often inspired by nature. It has a pale, almost translucent blue-green glaze, typical of Qi...

This dish is covered in a rich green glaze, with a central medallion depicting a sinuous dragon in high relief, surrounded by a continuous band of floral scrolls. The dragon’s scales...

Covered with a fine bluish glaze, the body entirely decorated with an incised decoration of elegant leafy scrolls and blooming lotuses. "Yuhuchunping" translates to 'spring wine bott...

Watanabe Seitei, also known as Watanabe Shotei (1851–1918), was born in late Edo period. He was one of the earliest Japanese artists who visited and became well-known in the West. In...

Fusetsu Nakamura 1866-1943 of the Showa-life painter and calligrapher Tokyo students real name: Taro issue: Fusetsu, Kanzan, Anakatatei, Goinoshishi teacher, long life, Reitsubotoki ...

Framed Pair of Chinese Paintings of Northern Asian Nomadic Ethnic Group Livings Depicted Northern Asian nomadic people daily life and living in the tents of the great plain in north...

The vase features broad shoulders and a tapering body. Its surface is finely carved with scrolling foliage and lotus motifs, accentuated by precise incised lines beneath a soft bluis...

Scholars leisure in the pavilion among the pine trees and another scholar walk along garden pond Conservation Framed Conservation framed is the quality of using by museum framing us...