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Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
Chinese characters carved into one side of the pot. The brush pot measures 7.5" high (19 cm) x 5.5
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot
Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot

Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot

$2,880
Peach Bloom Porcelain Scholar Brush Washer, Chinese, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
On a carved wood stand, late 18th or early 19th century.
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Peach Bloom Porcelain Scholar Brush Washer, Chinese, Qing Dynasty
Peach Bloom Porcelain Scholar Brush Washer, Chinese, Qing Dynasty

Peach Bloom Porcelain Scholar Brush Washer, Chinese, Qing Dynasty

$1,450
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Agate Brush Washer
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty carved agate brush washer. The agate displays a range of
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Agate

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Agate Brush Washer
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Agate Brush Washer

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Agate Brush Washer

$1,500
Antique Chinese Carved Red Soapstone Brush Pot
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Origin Chinese, circa 1900 Composition: Carved red soapstone Dimensions: 20 x 6 x 11 cm
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Soapstone

Antique Chinese Carved Red Soapstone Brush Pot
Antique Chinese Carved Red Soapstone Brush Pot

Antique Chinese Carved Red Soapstone Brush Pot

$267
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Agate Brush Washer
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A late 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty carved agate brush washer. The translucent white agate
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Agate

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Agate Brush Washer
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Agate Brush Washer

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Agate Brush Washer

$1,100
Antique 19th Century Large Chinese Soap Stone Brush Pot, circa 1890
Located in GB
This large Chinese soap stone brush pot was made for holding brushes used by scholars for Chinese
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Stone

Antique 19th Century Large Chinese Soap Stone Brush Pot, circa 1890
Antique 19th Century Large Chinese Soap Stone Brush Pot, circa 1890

Antique 19th Century Large Chinese Soap Stone Brush Pot, circa 1890

$1,032
Tree Stump Brush Pot or Planter
Located in SOMIS, CA
Amazing solid jujube tree stump hollowed to form an organic brush holder or a planter/vase. The
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Wood

Antique Tree Stump Brush Pot or Planter
Tree Stump Brush Pot or Planter

Tree Stump Brush Pot or Planter

$399
Set of 3 Chinese Crumb brushes Napoleon III Red Black Victorian 19th France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This set of three crumb brushes, date from the reign of the last emperor of France, Napoleon III
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Set of 3 Chinese Crumb brushes Napoleon III Red Black Victorian 19th France
Set of 3 Chinese Crumb brushes Napoleon III Red Black Victorian 19th France

Set of 3 Chinese Crumb brushes Napoleon III Red Black Victorian 19th France

$531
Apothecary cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
The term vernacular, with a broad brush, describes Chinese society outside the Imperial court
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Brushes

Antique Apothecary cabinet
Apothecary cabinet

Apothecary cabinet

$29,950
Fine Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot 中国古董
Located in London, GB
A fine antique Chinese carved bamboo brush pot Carved as a house boat with standing robed figures
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Bamboo

Fine Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot 中国古董
Fine Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot 中国古董

Fine Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot 中国古董

$335
Chinese Brush Pot of Carved Bamboo
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Chinese brush pot, featuring a cylindrical body of patinated bamboo with a detailed relief
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Brush Pot of Carved Bamboo
Chinese Brush Pot of Carved Bamboo

Chinese Brush Pot of Carved Bamboo

$1,895
Pair Chinese Brush Pot Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Chinese carved bamboo brush pots now mounted as lamps.
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Pair Chinese Brush Pot Lamps
Pair Chinese Brush Pot Lamps

Pair Chinese Brush Pot Lamps

$2,250
Chinese Brush Painting Of A Qing Dynasty Nobleman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine brush painting of a Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 nobleman wearing formal imperial court robe and hat
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Ink

Chinese Brush Painting Of A Qing Dynasty Nobleman
Chinese Brush Painting Of A Qing Dynasty Nobleman

Chinese Brush Painting Of A Qing Dynasty Nobleman

$5,800
Petite Lime Green Chinese Brush Washer, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Set beside the four treasures of the scholars' studio, brush washers were used by Qing-dynasty
Category

1920s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Lime Green Chinese Brush Washer, c. 1920
Petite Lime Green Chinese Brush Washer, c. 1920

Petite Lime Green Chinese Brush Washer, c. 1920

$288
Nice group of 4 18th/19th century Chinese brush rests
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A group of 4 nice early Chinese scholar's brush rests. These are used by artists and calligraphers
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Earthenware

Nice group of 4 18th/19th century Chinese brush rests
Nice group of 4 18th/19th century Chinese brush rests

Nice group of 4 18th/19th century Chinese brush rests

$1,500
Powder Blue and Gilt Chinese Brush Pot with Calligraphy Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese powder blue brush pot with gilt calligraphy decoration. Late 19th-early 20th century with
Category

1890s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Porcelain

Powder Blue and Gilt Chinese Brush Pot with Calligraphy Decoration
Powder Blue and Gilt Chinese Brush Pot with Calligraphy Decoration

Powder Blue and Gilt Chinese Brush Pot with Calligraphy Decoration

$2,900
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Brush Pot
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful and intricately carved Chinese brush pot. This large vessel features beautiful birds
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Wood

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Brush Pot
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Brush Pot

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Brush Pot

$2,250
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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Bamboo

Stunning pair of antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pots
Stunning pair of antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pots

Stunning pair of antique Chinese quality carved bamboo brush pots

$814 / set
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Soapstone Brush Tray with Foliate Motif 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese brush tray offers hand carved soapstone in foliate and floral motif with offset
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Soapstone

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Soapstone Brush Tray with Foliate Motif 19th Century
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Soapstone Brush Tray with Foliate Motif 19th Century

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Soapstone Brush Tray with Foliate Motif 19th Century

$345
Early 20th C. Blue White Chinese Rug Depicting Scholar s Brush Pots Objects
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1910-20 Chinese unusual scholar's rug with brush pots, brushes, stands and books. Symbolic
Category

1910s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Wool

Early 20th C. Blue White Chinese Rug Depicting Scholar s Brush Pots Objects
Early 20th C. Blue White Chinese Rug Depicting Scholar s Brush Pots Objects

Early 20th C. Blue White Chinese Rug Depicting Scholar s Brush Pots Objects

$3,450
Fine Brush Painting Of a Swimming Fish Amid In Weeds
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant Chinese brush painting of a swimming fish amid in weeds, ink and color on
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Ink

Fine Brush Painting Of a Swimming Fish Amid In Weeds
Fine Brush Painting Of a Swimming Fish Amid In Weeds

Fine Brush Painting Of a Swimming Fish Amid In Weeds

$5,500
Antique Pair Chinese Cracklware Yellow Brush Pots Vases Republic Period Yellow
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine example of a pair of Chinese Brush Pots of traditional form and generous
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Edwardian Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair Chinese Cracklware Yellow Brush Pots Vases Republic Period Yellow
Antique Pair Chinese Cracklware Yellow Brush Pots Vases Republic Period Yellow

Antique Pair Chinese Cracklware Yellow Brush Pots Vases Republic Period Yellow

$575 / set
Antique Art Deco Chinese Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
This wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, circa 1910s or 1920's. Walter Nichols was great
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Runner
Antique Art Deco Chinese Runner

Antique Art Deco Chinese Runner

$2,199
A Pair Of Chinese Portraits Of A Civil Officer His Wife
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of fine Chinese brush paintings of a Qing dynasty imperial civil officer and his wife, both
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Ink

A Pair Of Chinese Portraits Of A Civil Officer His Wife
A Pair Of Chinese Portraits Of A Civil Officer His Wife

A Pair Of Chinese Portraits Of A Civil Officer His Wife

$4,900
Chinese Calligraphy Brushes
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of four Chinese calligraphy brushes, two of polished bone and red coral, one of bone and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brushes

Chinese Calligraphy Brushes
Chinese Calligraphy Brushes

Chinese Calligraphy Brushes

$1,650
Chinese Bamboo Brush Container
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese calligrapher would work with many types of brushes of different thicknesses and sizes to
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Bamboo Brush Container
Chinese Bamboo Brush Container

Chinese Bamboo Brush Container

$1,680
Chinese Scholar s Root Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 19th century Chinese Scholar's brush pot created from a natural occuring root burl. A
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Chinese Scholar s Root Brush Pot
Chinese Scholar s Root Brush Pot

Chinese Scholar s Root Brush Pot

$2,680
19th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brushes
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Chinese calligrapher's brushes with horsehair bristles and carved wood handles
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brushes

19th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brushes

$380
Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot

Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot

$965
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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Jun Yao Brush Washer
Chinese Jun Yao Brush Washer

Chinese Jun Yao Brush Washer

$950
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this fine calligraphy brush would have been an essential tool for
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900

$380
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the Four Treasures found in a scholar’s
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Elm

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

$288
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 Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Elm

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

$428
Chinese Shan Shui Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A twist on traditional blue-and-white ceramics, rich shades of red decorate this ceramic brush pot
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Shan Shui Brush Pot
Chinese Shan Shui Brush Pot

Chinese Shan Shui Brush Pot

$280
19th Century Chinese Scholars Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese carved bamboo brush pot depicting a scholars lighting a fire under a pine
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

19th Century Chinese Scholars Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Scholars Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Scholars Brush Pot

$1,280
19th Century Chinese Ivory Calligrapher s Brush
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese ivory calligrapher's brush with horsehair bristles, carved with scholars in
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Ivory

19th Century Chinese Ivory Calligrapher s Brush
19th Century Chinese Ivory Calligrapher s Brush

19th Century Chinese Ivory Calligrapher s Brush

$980
Chinese Imperial Blue Porcelain Brush Washer
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Chinese blue monochrome glazed porcelain brush washer of rounded bulbous shape
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Imperial Blue Porcelain Brush Washer
Chinese Imperial Blue Porcelain Brush Washer

Chinese Imperial Blue Porcelain Brush Washer

$5,846
Chinese Gnarled Brush Pot, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A brush pot, such as this one made in Hainan province, may once have sat on the desk of a learned
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Elm

Chinese Gnarled Brush Pot, c. 1850
Chinese Gnarled Brush Pot, c. 1850

Chinese Gnarled Brush Pot, c. 1850

$980
Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 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 Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900
Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900

Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900

$380
19th Century Chinese Terracotta Brush Rest
Located in Chicago, IL
Pausing in thought, a scholar once rested his calligrapher’s brush on this terracotta brush rest
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Chinese Terracotta Brush Rest
19th Century Chinese Terracotta Brush Rest

19th Century Chinese Terracotta Brush Rest

$388
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

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Burl

Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900

$580
19th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brush on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood calligrapher's brush with horse hair bristles, mounted on a custom
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brush on Stand
19th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brush on Stand

19th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brush on Stand

$580
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
geometric cutouts. The front of the brush holder is stamped with the Chinese character for longevity (壽 shòu
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900

Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900

$288
Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study, the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and ink stone a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot
Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot

$880
Chinese Burl Wood Calligraphy Brush, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the Four Treasures found in a traditional
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Burl

Chinese Burl Wood Calligraphy Brush, circa 1850
Chinese Burl Wood Calligraphy Brush, circa 1850

Chinese Burl Wood Calligraphy Brush, circa 1850

$2,180
Chinese 19th Century Square Huanghuali Brush Pot
Located in London, by appointment only
Huanghuali brush pot, Qing dynasty, 19th century of square form with high relief carved sides
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese 19th Century Square Huanghuali Brush Pot
Chinese 19th Century Square Huanghuali Brush Pot

Chinese 19th Century Square Huanghuali Brush Pot

$3,970
Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Elm

Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850
Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850

Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850

$780
Early 20th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brush on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese elmwood calligrapher's brush with carved handle depicting Shou, the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brush on Stand
Early 20th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brush on Stand

Early 20th Century Chinese Calligrapher s Brush on Stand

$480
19th Century Large Chinese Scholar s Wood Brush Pot
Located in Torino, IT
A 19th century large Chinese scholar's wood brush pot.
Category

1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

19th Century Large Chinese Scholar s Wood Brush Pot
19th Century Large Chinese Scholar s Wood Brush Pot

19th Century Large Chinese Scholar s Wood Brush Pot

$1,542
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the Four Treasures found in a scholar’s
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Steel

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar

$680
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Bone Calligraphy Brush
Located in Chicago, IL
A bone calligraphy brush from Northern China carved with Scholar's from c. 1900 on a custom mount
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Bone

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Bone Calligraphy Brush
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Bone Calligraphy Brush

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Bone Calligraphy Brush

$980
Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Brush Washers, 3
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Three Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Brush Washers, each with carved pierced hardwood
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Rock Crystal

Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Brush Washers, 3
Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Brush Washers, 3

Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Brush Washers, 3

$850 / set
A Chinese Blue White Brush Pot, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Blue & White Brush Pot Depicting Figural & Landscape Scenes, 19th Century Provenance
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Ceramic

A Chinese Blue White Brush Pot, 19th Century
A Chinese Blue White Brush Pot, 19th Century

A Chinese Blue White Brush Pot, 19th Century

$600
Chinese Bamboo Lotus Leaf 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 Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Bamboo Lotus Leaf Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Bamboo Lotus Leaf Brush Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Bamboo Lotus Leaf Brush Pot, c. 1900

$388
Antique Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Brush Pot Bitong
Located in Wilton, CT
Great Kangxi famille verte brush pot depicting an official at work, and perhaps, later, enjoying
Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Brush Pot Bitong
Antique Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Brush Pot Bitong

Antique Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Brush Pot Bitong

$1,500
Chinese Black Lacquer Calligraphy Brush Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
scholar’s collection of prized calligraphy brushes. One of the four treasures to be found in the studio of a
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Calligraphy Brush Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Calligraphy Brush Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Calligraphy Brush Cabinet, c. 1850

$1,480
Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam
Located in MEAUX, FR
Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam, Enhanced with 22k Gold Kintsugi
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brushes

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam
Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam

Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam

$2,966
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Antique Chinese Brushes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique Chinese brushes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and hardwood, all antique Chinese brushes available were constructed with great care. Antique Chinese brushes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Chinese brushes made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique Chinese brushes over the years, but those made by Liberty Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Chinese Brushes?

Antique Chinese brushes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $118 and the highest can go for as much as $11,880.
Questions About Antique Chinese Brushes
  • What is a Chinese brush?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you identify antique Chinese furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • How can I tell if my Chinese furniture is antique?
    1 Answer
    PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • How to know if my Chinese porcelain is antique?
    1 Answer
    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

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