Chinese Brush Washer

On a carved wood stand, late 18th or early 19th century.

A late 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty carved agate brush washer. The translucent white agate features orange brown veining, which is highlighted by the floral carving.

Set beside the four treasures of the scholars' studio, brush washers were used by Qing-dynasty scholars to rinse ink from their calligraphy brushes. This shallow brush washer has a c...

Chinese Jun Yao Glazed Ceramic Brush Washer. 5.5" H x 4.25" Diameter.

Set beside the four treasures of the scholars' studio, brush washers were used by Qing-dynasty scholars to rinse ink from calligraphy brushes. This porcelain brush washer is sculpted...

A very fine antique Chinese blue monochrome glazed porcelain brush washer of rounded bulbous shape with gathered glazes around the foot with kiln residue, the recessed base with four...

Chinese Carved Jade Brush Washer, decorated with flowers and bamboo. 2" H x 5.5" W x 3" W.

Group of Three Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Brush Washers, each with carved pierced hardwood stand.

Circa 1860 Chinese blue & white domed form brush washer. Porcelain.

Circa 1860 Chinese blue & white jar form brush washer. From the Qing Dynasty scholar's table.

Part of a calligrapher’s set of tools, the brush washer was used to remove excess ink from brushes. Made of porcelain and decorated in the traditional blue-and-white style, this 19th...

Brush washers were originally used by Chinese scholars to clean their calligraphy brushes.

A beautifully rounded Qing Dynasty peach-blossom glazed brush washer, dating to the Daoguang-Xianfeng period (circa 1830-1850).

A top quality Chinese porcelain dish/brush washer with, Qing Dynasty Of shallow conical form with pronounced foot ring, painted with a scene of Wang Xizhi and a boy contemplating a ...

Densely painted in blue monochrome enamel with Chinoiserie scenes. Unmarked. Of substantial size and suitable as cachepots.

The finely carved & pierced russet agate body decorated with the figure of a Phoenix & trailing, flowering vines surrounding the open well, raised overall upon a finely carved & pier...

A Chinese scholar would have used this finely carved agate brush washer to rinse the ink from his calligraphy brush.

Shallow Brush Washer with Ru Blue Glaze A shallow ceramic brush washer with a soft Ru blue glaze and a fine ice crackle pattern, made in the style of Song dynasty Ru ware.

Circa 1860 Chinese blue & white bell form brush washer. Porcelain.

Set beside the four treasures of the scholars' desk, this naturally-formed stone brush washer would have been used by a Qing-dynasty scholar to rinse the ink from his calligraphy bru...

A fine antique Chinese coral glazed porcelain brush washer or inkwell decorated with a bamboo sprig and dating from the early Guangxu reign 1875-1908.

A very rare and unusual antique Chinese Qing ceramic brush washer modelled as a large melon with monkeys molded with monkeys, acquired as Kangxi.

From the Estate of C.Z. Guest. This fine small washer carved from naturally banded agate in the form of a lotus leaf is carved top and bottom with natural details and to good effect ...

Early 19th century duck form pottery brush washers. They have been hand painted in hues of emerald, taupe, tobacco and ochre.

Beautifully carved Zitan antique brush-washer in the form of a lotus. The wood has historically been valued in China, particularly during the Ming and Qing periods, referred to in...

19th Century Chinese Celadon Brush Washer with an Organic shape, & classic Chinese symbols are depicted beside a swirling pool: the dragon, bat, and Lingzhi mushrooms.

A beautfully carved spinach jade brush washer with stylized dragons as handles. Rich coloration.

Rare Chinese carved Zitan wood brush-washer. Zitan was a valuable and scarce wood used primarily for the Imperial Court in past Dynasties.

Beautiful hetian jade brush washer on lovely carved scented wood stand. Poem with Jiaqing dynasty inscribed. Qing dynasty.

An unusually large and heavy antique Chinese ceramic brush washer with three lines of blue hand painted Chinese characters and a bold red stripe on the outside.

Early 19th century duck form pottery brush washers. Exquisite deep colors of turquoise, grape and ochre! Each duck with a somewhat irreverent gaze. One small repair to the underside ...

Chinese, Hongxian mark circa 1915-1916.
An antique famille rose porcelain story bowl marked with 4 character Hongxian stamp.
Approx: 4.125" x 2.75" H.

Pair of English pearlware deer, Staffordshire, circa 1820. Figures of a stag and a hind.

vase is carved with a dragon and a phoenix in high relief; cover is carved with a dragon in high relief; jade with russet tones; 1.5in(D) x 3.5in(W) x 4in(H) are the dimensions of th...

Antique Chinese Soap Stone Carving depicting two vases and flowers, good condition

One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) we have ever had on offer. A massive block of naturally formed wo...

This exquisite hand-carved rose is sculpted from AAA-quality Rose Quartz sourced from Madagascar, known for producing some of the world’s most luminous and richly colored specimens. ...

Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern han...

The jar is of globular shape and is decorated to the body with a geometric design band of lozenge-shaped motifs in blue, green, ochre and cream below a plain ochre everted mouth rim,...

This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand...

Distinctive camel saddle stool crafted in dark-stained wood with brass-mounted details and a rich red leather cushion. Inspired by traditional Middle Eastern camel saddles, the piece...

Set of four "Rialto" bookcases by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina. "In the early 1970s, Carlo Scarpa designed this model for his home. After three years of "enjoyable" discussions, Gavina ...

Late 20th Century / Early 21st Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired frame with curved back and scrolled arms. The chair is finished in gold with black...

A provincial green-painted slant-front desk, Northern Europe or France, early to mid-19th century, featuring gently curved cabriole legs and a lightly serpentine lower apron that len...

Custom sizes and Belgian Bluestone option available; the classically-inspired table is comprised of a thick round top with dupont edge and baluster-form support on an octagonal plint...

Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)