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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

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
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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
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

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

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese quality carved brush pot
Antique Chinese quality carved brush pot
H 12.21 in W 4.34 in D 0.6 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 New York, 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
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

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

Framed Chinese Painting of Scholars in the Landscape
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

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

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

Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Framed Chinese Painting of Landscape of Scholars Playing the Game
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 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

Rare Traditional Chinese Bamboo Hand-carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

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 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
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
H 5.88 in Dm 5.38 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
H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 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
H 12 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 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
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
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 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

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 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
H 7.75 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
H 11 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
20th Century Chinese Birds & Flowers Handpainted Scroll – Marked Zhang Daqian
Located in 景德镇市, CN
brush painting. Perfect for collectors of Asian fine art, interior decorators, or admirers of Chinese
Category

20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

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

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

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 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 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
H 2 in W 5.5 in D 3 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

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

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
Category

20th Century Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

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

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
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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

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
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
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Antique Chinese Agate Brush Washer
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese agate brush washer, decorated in the from of a flower diameter 10cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Agate

Chinese Spinach Jade Brush Washer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Spinach Jade Brush Washer Depicting an asymmetrical rectangular rock pond, with blossoming
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Spinach Jade Brush Washer
Chinese Spinach Jade Brush Washer
H 1 in W 6.75 in D 3 in
18th century Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot (Bitong)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot, Bitong, an elegant simple form, well carved from one honey coloured
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
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20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

China, Carved Agate Brush Rinser / washer, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
China, single piece carved Agate Brush washer / Rinser, 19th Century 7.5 x 9.3 cm, height 4.5 cm
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Agate

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
Category

20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Brush - 16” x 1.5
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Capture the essence of traditional artistry with this truly remarkable vintage Chinese
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20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Stone

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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.