Washing Stone

Carved in the late 19th century in northern China, this limestone washing stone would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles.

Carved in the late 19th century in northern China, this limestone washing stone would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles.

Carved in the late 19th century in northern China, this limestone washing stone would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles.

Carved in the late 19th century in northern China, this limestone washing stone would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles.

This table marries an 18th century ornately carved limestone block that was traditionally used as a surface for washing fabrics with a brass plated contemporary steel base.

Early 19th century Chinese hand-carved limestone stand with brass-plated iron legs.

Headdress comes with a custom acrylic case. Washing stone display stand pictured is not included.

Used to beat wet fabrics against a stone washboard, washing sticks were an integral part of Chinese daily life, evidenced by the stick's smooth, burnished surface.

Used to beat wet fabrics against a stone washboard, washing sticks were an integral part of Chinese daily life, evidenced by the stick's smooth, burnished surface.

Used to beat wet fabrics against a stone washboard, washing sticks were an integral part of Chinese daily life, evidenced by the stick's smooth, burnished surface.

Used to beat wet fabrics against a stone washboard, washing sticks were an integral part of Chinese daily life, evidenced by the stick's smooth, burnished surface.

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Carved in the late 19th century in northern China, this limestone washing stone would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles.

Carved in the late 19th century in northern China, this limestone washing stone would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles.

Carved in the late 19th century in northern China, this limestone washing stone would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles.

Carved in the late 19th century in northern China, this limestone washing stone would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles.

Its simple form and broad surface - textured with rhythmic etchings - make this washing stone an ideal display stand or garden ornament.

More information coming soon… The single, slanted interior wall of this pierre dur lavoir, indicates that the stone was used in the early 1800s as a washing trough.

Antique stone trough "washing machine" with lots of character!

This was likely a washing base stone for community use. It is crafted from hand carved limestone and is sturdy and stabile.

This was likely a washing base stone for community use. It is crafted from hand carved limestone and is sturdy and stabile.

This was likely a washing base stone for community use. It is crafted from hand carved limestone and is sturdy and stabile.

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