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Outstanding Quality Antique Chinese Brush Pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Chinese brush pot having an outstanding quality antique Chinese brush
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Outstanding Quality Antique Chinese Brush Pot
Outstanding Quality Antique Chinese Brush Pot
$1,150
H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Framed Chinese Brush Painting of Plants, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
Refined Chinese brush painting of plants, ink on rice paper, 19th century, signed with seal
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Framed Chinese Brush Painting of Plants, Conservation Framed
Framed Chinese Brush Painting of Plants, Conservation Framed
$2,400 Sale Price
31% Off
H 15.5 in W 17.6 in D 1.5 in
China, Brush holder in agate (carnelian) carved with relief decoration, 20th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
China Brush rinse washer in agate (carnelian) carved with relief decoration with flowers Early 20th
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Agate

Framed Chinese Brush Painting Scholars Leisure in Landscape, Conservation Frame
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant Chinese brush painting of landscape, scholars practicing arts in the mountains, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Framed Chinese Brush Painting of Children Playing in Garden, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese brush painting of children playing in garden, ink and color on silk, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Finely Carved Chinese Brush Holder Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Rosewood brush holder (pen pot) circa late Qing dynasty. Finely carved on surface with a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Six-Panel Silver Leaf Screen with Chinese Brush Calligraphy
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Japanese Edo period six-panel folding silver leaf screen featuring Chinese style brush
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf, Brass

Antique Marble Chinese Calligraphy Horsehair Brush
Located in San Diego, CA
Large calligraphy Antique Chinese brush made of solid marble handle and horsehair beautiful and
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinese quality carved brush pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pot having quality carved decoration to this lovely
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese quality carved brush pot
Antique Chinese quality carved brush pot
$447
H 12.21 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Stunning pair of antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pots
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning pair of antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pots having a quality pair of antique
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Brush Pots With Bats
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique Chinese brush pots. The cylindrical form pots are enameled with bat images made
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Swirled Wood Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite wooden vessel is sculpted in the manner of a traditional Chinese brush pot, a container
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20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Chinese Swirled Wood Brush Pot
Chinese Swirled Wood Brush Pot
$180
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful 19th century Chinese brush pot made from a hardwood root. The root brush pot
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
-flowing design evokes traditional Chinese brush painting. Crafted from high-quality wool, the pile is
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Republican Period Carved Bamboo and Hardwood Brush Pot, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A Chinese carved bamboo and hardwood brush pot. This large boldly carved Chinese brush pot is
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20th Century Chinese More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
of the wood. Such pieces were more than functional; for Chinese literati and scholars, brush pots
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Brush Pot
$2,400
H 9 in W 8 in D 11.5 in
Small Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Brush Pot
Located in Central England, GB
A Small Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Brush Pot This stylishly restrained hexagonal
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Desk Accessories

Materials

Hardwood

Brush Washer-Rose Quartz on a Custom Hand Carved Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese brush washer in the form of a peach, which represents wisdom. The peach is hand carved from
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood, Rose Quartz

Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and elegant Chinese brush washer in the form of a recumbent spotted deer, Qing dynasty
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Antique Art Deco Chinese Oriental Rug, 2' x 3'10" Each
Located in Evanston, IL
Pair of antique handmade Art Deco Chinese Oriental Rugs, 2' x 3'10 each", c-1920, traditional
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Framed Fine Asian Brush Painting of Pheasant and Quail, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fined Chinese brush painting of a pheasant and a quail under a plum tree, ink and color on silk
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Framed Chinese Painting of Scholars in the Landscape, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
refined Chinese brush painting of landscape, scholars practicing arts in garden, ink and color on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Framed Chinese Painting of Scholars in the Landscape, Conservation Framed
Framed Chinese Painting of Scholars in the Landscape, Conservation Framed
$3,200 Sale Price
41% Off
H 58.5 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
Framed Chinese Painting of Landscape Scholars Playing Game, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
refined Chinese brush painting of landscape, scholars playing game of Go in bamboo grove. ink and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Chinese Paint Decorated Brighton Pavilion Arm Chairs, 6 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
arm chairs featuring seat backs and arm panels with fine Chinese brush paintings on both sides of the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Paint Decorated Brighton Pavilion Arm Chairs, 6 Available
Chinese Paint Decorated Brighton Pavilion Arm Chairs, 6 Available
$1,125 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 48 in W 26 in D 22 in
Chinese Ink Handpainting Flowers Round Paper Painting
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Chinese Ink Handpainting Round Paper Artwork – Traditional Floral Brush Painting Experience the
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2010s Paintings

Materials

Paper

Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
pot was an essential fixture of the traditional Chinese scholar's studio, used to hold select brushes
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot
Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot
$98
H 3.25 in Dm 5 in
A Walasse Ting Chinese Acrylics on Paper 'Two Geishas and Parrots' Painting
By Walasse Ting 1
Located in New York, NY
. Ting’s work blends Abstract Expressionism with Chinese brush painting, often depicting women, birds, and
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Huanghuali brush pot 18th century Carved cylindrical Chinese scholar’s brush pot
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
$6,000
H 5.88 in Dm 5.38 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. A beautiful brush that is perfect
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bone

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
$124 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Jun Yao Brush Washer
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Jun Yao Glazed Ceramic Brush Washer. 5.5" H x 4.25" Diameter. Provenance: From the Upper
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Jun Yao Brush Washer
Chinese Jun Yao Brush Washer
$950
H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Chinese Spotted Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brushes in a traditional Chinese scholars' studio. Placed alongside the Four Treasures of the scholar
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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Spotted Bamboo Brush Pot
Chinese Spotted Bamboo Brush Pot
$280
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the four treasures found in a scholar’s
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Bamboo Brush Holder from China
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An asian bamboo brush holder / vase with Chinese letter markings
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Wood

Chinese Exotic Wood Brush Pot
Located in Montreal, QC
China Exotic Wood Brush Pot
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Antique 1860s Chinese Vases

Materials

Wood

Chinese Exotic Wood Brush Pot
Chinese Exotic Wood Brush Pot
$1,250
H 8.75 in Dm 8.5 in
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonne Calligraphy Brush
Located in Pomona, CA
This is Chinese Calligraphy Brush, specifically featuring a cloisonné handle. The handle is crafted
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, a container traditionally used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a scholars' studio
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
$680
H 11 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
Antique Chinese porcelain brush holder. 19th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
will be applicable to your purchase. Antique Chinese porcelain brush holder. Motif of figures in a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese porcelain brush holder. 19th C.
Antique Chinese porcelain brush holder. 19th C.
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.03 in Dm 4.73 in
Pair of CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POTS
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A pair of vintage Chinese bamboo brush pots. Skilfully carved with images of birds of paradise
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POTS
Pair of CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POTS
$348 / set
H 11.82 in Dm 3.94 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Olive Jasper Barrel Beads
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful single Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade olive jasper barrel beads. An unique brush
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Small Chinese Landscaping Round Brush Washer
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-painted porcelain round brush washer, painted in a village scene with house
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Carved Jade Brush Washer
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Carved Jade Brush Washer, decorated with flowers and bamboo. 2" H x 5.5" W x 3" W
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Carved Jade Brush Washer
Chinese Carved Jade Brush Washer
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot Signed. Decorated with a large Chinese character, and further
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20th Century Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
$875
H 7.75 in Dm 5 in
Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900
$1,880
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
$2,680
H 9.5 in W 12 in D 9.5 in
Chinese oxblood porcelain brush pot, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
oxblood glazed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
$1,200
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
$1,100
H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 8 in
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century
A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century
$860
H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Glass Bead Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio
Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Metal, Other

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Blue Glass Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio
Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone, Other

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Chinese Brushes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Chinese brushes available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese brushes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ceramic. There are 176 antique and vintage Chinese brushes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 67 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Chinese brushes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art Chinese brushes are consistently popular styles. Chinese brushes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Studio MVW, Zhoujie Zhang and Zhipeng Tan are consistently popular.

How Much are Chinese Brushes?

Prices for Chinese brushes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese brushes begin at $75 and can go as high as $80,068, while the average can fetch as much as $771.
Questions About Chinese Brushes
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A Chinese brush is an ink brush or paintbrush. It was invented in China around 3,000 B.C. and was predominantly used by Chinese calligraphy artists and later on by Japanese and Korean artists. Find Chinese brushes from different periods on 1stDibs.