Skip to main content

Chinese Paint Brushes

9
309
65
32
to
34
308
80
405
397
397
26
5
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
32
97
179
98
67
59
22
4
3
3
4
4
2
9
3
3
2
135
100
97
50
49
311
308
281
65
27
5
4
3
3
2
Sort By
Framed Chinese Brush Painting of Plants
Located in Greenwich, CT
Refined Chinese brush painting of plants, ink on rice paper, 19th century, signed with seal
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Framed Chinese Brush Painting of Plants
Framed Chinese Brush Painting of Plants
H 15.5 in W 17.6 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Export Brush Pot or Bitong Porcelain hand painted, Qing Circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A Chinese Export porcelain brush pot or bitong, hand painted in a blue and white figural pattern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the four treasures found in a traditional
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Porcelain Brush Pot Painted with Figures and Seal Mark with Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality Chinese Qing porcelain brush pot with wooden stand hand painted with children and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Brush Pot Finely Painted Fencai Early 20th Cen ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese porcelain brush pot, finely painted in famille rose fencai, of a court lady in a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large Chinese calligraphy brush with stunning green marble beads, natural cow bone
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Lacquered Brush Box with Painted Birds, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lacquered paintbrush box, made in the chinese style. In 19th-century Europe, oriental objects were
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Framed Chinese Brush Painting of Children Playing in Garden
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese brush painting of children playing in garden, ink and color on silk, 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Framed Chinese Brush Painting of Scholars Leisure in the Landscape
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant Chinese brush painting of landscape, scholars practicing arts in the mountains, 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Qing Simulated Bamboo Brown Glazed Pottery Brush Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish antique Chinese simulated bamboo brush pot decorated in brown glazes and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Qianlong Mark Pair Celadon Glazed Porcelain Brush Pots
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish pair Chinese Qianlong mark pair celadon glazed porcelain brush pots believed to date from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Original Liberty London 19th Century Chinese Canton Brush Painting Watercolor
By Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original 19th century watercolor brush painting
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Chinese Guangxu Coral Glazed Porcelain Brush Washer/Ink Well
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Chinese coral glazed porcelain brush washer or inkwell decorated with a bamboo sprig
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese brush painting of women and children at leisure in the garden
Located in Greenwich, CT
Refined Chinese brush painting of women and children at leisure in the garden, beautiful colors and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Cloisonné Dragon Calligraphy Brush, 1 Brush
Located in Somis, CA
collectible. They make stunning displays, can be used to paint watercolor or make Chinese ink calligraphy. All
Category

2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Metal

Cloisonné Dragon Calligraphy Brush, 1 Brush
Cloisonné Dragon Calligraphy Brush, 1 Brush
H 17.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Box, Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and highly decorative Chinese black lacquered wooden box with gilt painted decoration, mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Painted Wall Mirrors, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
hardwood. At some point in their storied history, the frames were brushed with red paint, now gently worn
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf, Brass

Chinese Lacquer Hand-Painted Toiletry Box with Mirror
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Chinese toilet box, it was made of wood, then covered with the technique and the art of lacquer, inside
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Chinese Paint Decorated Brighton Pavilion Arm Chairs, 7 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
arm chairs featuring seat backs and arm panels with fine Chinese brush paintings on both sides of the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Large Chinese Blue & White Brush Pot Porcelain with Kangxi Mark and Wooden Base
Located in Norton, MA
Beautifully painted in varying shades and tones of underglaze blue and white showing figures in an
Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Near Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Brush Washers
Located in New York, NY
Densely painted in blue monochrome enamel with Chinoiserie scenes. Unmarked. Of substantial size
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive China inside-painted vase in rock crystal. Beautiful and one-of-a-kind art-piece
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Chinese Snuffbox Covered in Painted Glass Inside, Period: 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent Chinese snuffbox, covered in painted glass inside, with floral motifs as well as the
Category

20th Century Chinese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Glass

Large Chinese Neolithic Period Banshan Painted Clay Pottery Handled Water Jar Hu
Located in Forney, TX
with painted designs in black and brown, probably applied with a brush, consisting of geometric
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Chinese Black Lacquer Tray with Painted Winter Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
. Brushed atop a printed backdrop, the wintery scene depicts a small cabin tucked within a snowy riverbank
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Wood

Chinese Coromandel Six-Panel Folding Screen, Chinese
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine antique Chinese hand painted coromandel 6 Panel Screen.20th century possibly earlier. Each
Category

20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Pair Blue and White Calligraphy Brushes
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of blue white porcelain handle Chinese calligraphy brushes. Each handle with 6 hand painted
Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bone, Porcelain

Pair Blue and White Calligraphy Brushes
Pair Blue and White Calligraphy Brushes
H 12 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Dark Grey Color with Orange Hand Painted Dots Vase, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
fine quill paint brush.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Asian Brush Painting of Pheasant and Quail
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fined Chinese brush painting of a pheasant and a quail under a plum tree, ink and color on silk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Monumental Calligraphy Brush 37" Marble Rings
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary, oversize Chinese calligraphy brush with a collection of 14 jumbo marble rings
Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Marble

Porcelain Brush Rest with Vivid Fish Images
Located in New York, NY
A heavy mid-century Chinese porcelain brush rest, beautifully hand painted with colorful fish
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Calligraphy Brush Blue and White Double Happiness
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with blue and white porcelain. Handle with hand painted blue
Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble Beads 15"
Located in Somis, CA
" across. Amazing in decoration and fully functional as a brush to paint or create your calligraphy art
Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Set of 3 Calligraphy Brushes Blue and White
Located in Somis, CA
A set of 3 beautiful porcelain handle Chinese calligraphy brushes. The handles with hand painted
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Calligraphy Brush Butterscotch Marble Archer's Rings 20.5"
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful hand made extra large Chinese calligraphy brush with stunning butterscotch colored marble
Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Mythical Immortal Screen Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century, people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Chinese Mythical Immortal Screen Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century, people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Chinese Mythical Immortal Screen Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century, people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Chinese Mythical Immortal Screen Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century, people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Framed Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Set against a silk brocade backing, this early 20th century paper scroll is brushed with a work of
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Pair of Famille Rose Antique Cylindrical Brush Pots with Two-Verse Poem
Located in Lomita, CA
One of the pieces in this famille rose pair of brush pots bears an iron red square hallmark, as
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle Extra Large
Located in Somis, CA
The Chinese eglomise snuff bottle is a captivating masterpiece, showcasing the delicate art of
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Agate

Chinese Blue & White Phoenix & Peony Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
the neck of the jar, a common motif in Chinese art. The sides are brushed with peony blossoms, symbols
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Scholarly Lacquered Offering Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
to the rarified taste of China’s literati, this Qing-dynasty table depicts auspicious objects found
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle with Crane
Located in Somis, CA
Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to apply watercolor on
Category

2010s Chinese Bottles

Materials

Agate

Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle with Crane
Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle with Crane
No Reserve
H 2 in W 2 in D 1 in
Chinese Blue and White Eternity Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional shape for jars used to hold Chinese tea leaves or herbal medicines. The sides are brushed with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Winter Landscape Painting, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely painted with delicate line work and a minimalist color palette, this Chinese scroll
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Framed Chinese Silk Flower and Bird Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
by Chinese artists. The poetic composition, meticulous brush strokes and delicate color pallet were
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

Chinese Zhenzhu Meditation Stone Slab
Located in Chicago, IL
' studio. Captivating meditation stones such as this inspired the mind while they composed poetry, painted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Chinese Zhenzhu Meditation Stone Slab
Chinese Zhenzhu Meditation Stone Slab
H 2.25 in W 32 in D 22.25 in
Set of Four Chinese Immortals Screen Paintings, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Four Snuff Bottles Inside Painted Natures Plants
Located in Somis, CA
Four crystal glass bottles painted from the inside by a skilled artist wielding a 1-hair brush
Category

2010s Chinese Bottles

Materials

Agate

Vintage Chinese Ginger Jar Conversion Lamp
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A beautifully detailed hand painted vintage Chinese ginger jar that has been converted to a lamp
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Petite Tea Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple lines, a modest form, and a layer of hand-brushed lacquer give this petite Qing-dynasty tray
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pine

Chinese Petite Tea Tray, c. 1900
Chinese Petite Tea Tray, c. 1900
H 1.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.25 in
"Treasures of the Scholars' Studio" Chinese Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
studio - paper, calligraphy brush, ink, and inkstone. Essential to his way of life, the Chinese scholar
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Petite Chinese Tea Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
underside of the tray is painted a bright forest green and brushed with Chinese calligraphy in a contrasting
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tableware

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Petite Chinese Tea Tray, circa 1900
Petite Chinese Tea Tray, circa 1900
H 1.25 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
Chinese Four Drawer Inlaid Altar, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This shallow console table was crafted over 150 years ago in China's Fujian province, and was
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

"Literary Gathering" Chinese Scroll Painting, c. 1923
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely painted with delicate line work and a subdued color palette, this Chinese scroll
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Carrying Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century painted box was originally used as a portable traveling container
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Chinese Paint Brushes", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Chinese Paint Brushes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese paint brushes is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese paint brushes — often made from bamboo, ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are 40 antique and vintage Chinese paint brushes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese paint brushes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese paint brushes bearing Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many Chinese paint brushes are appealing in their simplicity, but Liberty & Co. produced popular Chinese paint brushes that are worth a look.

How Much are Chinese Paint Brushes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $298, while they’re typically $129 on the low end and $9,000 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Paint 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese ancestor paintings are portraits of the deceased ancestors of a Chinese family. These portraits would be done by an artist to honor and remember their ancestors, and legend had it that if these paintings were properly cared for, the ancestors would bring fortune to the family. Shop an array of Chinese ancestor paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.