Chinese scholar's brush pots, also known as brush holders, are decorative containers used to hold writing brushes. They have a long history in Chinese art and culture, dating back to the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD).

The earliest brush pots were made of jade or other precious materials, and were typically used by members of the imperial court or wealthy scholars. During the Song dynasty (960-1279 AD), brush pots became more widely used by scholars and artists, and were often made of porcelain, lacquer, or wood.

In the Ming dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the art of brush pot making reached its peak, with many elaborate and ornate examples being produced. These brush pots were often decorated with intricate designs, including landscapes, figures, and calligraphy.

During the Qing dynasty (1644-1912 AD), brush pots continued to be produced, but the style became more restrained and refined. Qing dynasty brush more...

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A fine bamboo section carved brush pot, extensive landscape…

Bamboo Carved Brush Pot with Landscape Scene

A fine bamboo section carved brush pot, extensive landscape scene with buildings and figures, rosewood top rim and base, rounded square form, three rows of calligraphic signature. Height 12.5 cm.

Chinese wooden brush pot, of cylindrical form, incised with two…

Chinese Incised Wooden Brush Pot with Scholars and Mountains

Chinese wooden brush pot, of cylindrical form, incised with two scholars in a mountain setting, with calligraphy and seal marks, a/f (base missing), height 16 cm

Chinese carved jade brush pot, of handsome proportions,…

Carved Jade Brush Pot with Mountain Scene

Chinese carved jade brush pot, of handsome proportions, decorated with a carved continuous mountain scene, in tones of white and green, on wooden stand, height 9 cm (total)

A hardwood brush pot, emulating a gnarled tree trunk, in dark…

Gnarled Rosewood Brush Pot

A hardwood brush pot, emulating a gnarled tree trunk, in dark heavy close grain wood, probably rosewood, height 17 cm

Chinese wooden brush pot, in the natural form, with lacquer…

Natural Lacquered Chinese Brush Pot - 16cm

Chinese wooden brush pot, in the natural form, with lacquer finish, height 16 cm

Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, of cylindrical form, the…

Carved Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot with Mountain Landscape Scene

Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, of cylindrical form, the exterior well carved in high relief depicting a mountainous landscape scene with pine trees, pagoda and two figures crossing bridge, with two character mark towards the base, a/f (splitting to…

A Chinese carved rosewood brush pot, 20th century the brush pot…

Carved Rosewood Chinese Brush Pot

A Chinese carved rosewood brush pot, 20th century the brush pot carved in barbed-foliate section, the wood of rich deep brownish red colour, with relief decorations to the sides. Height 16.5 cm, length 14.5 cm, width 14.5 cm

Chinese hardwood brush pot modelled as a Gnarled tree stump…

Chinese Stump Brush Pot - 19cm Height

Chinese hardwood brush pot modelled as a Gnarled tree stump height 19 cm

Oriental hard wood brush pot 18 cm diameter, 17.5 cm high

Oriental Hardwood Brush Pot - 18 cm Diameter

Oriental hard wood brush pot 18 cm diameter, 17.5 cm high

Two Chinese ivory brush pots, 20th century, each carved on the…

Dragon Ivory Brush Pots with Stands

Two Chinese ivory brush pots, 20th century, each carved on the exterior with dragons chasing flaming pearls in relief, wood stands, 11 cm and 12.5 cm high

A finely carved bamboo brushpot, 19th century of cylindrical…

19th Century Carved Bamboo Brushpot with Scholarly Scenes

A finely carved bamboo brushpot, 19th century of cylindrical section on five short bracket feet, carved around the exterior with scholars and their attendants at various leisurely pursuits, all beside pine, bamboo and plantain set within rockwork, the…

A large carved wooden 18 'Immortals' brush pot finely and…

Carved 18 'Immortals' Brush Pot in Dark Timber

A large carved wooden 18 'Immortals' brush pot finely and deeply carved in a dark, heavy timber, with an 'Immortals' motif. The figures in various poses under different large trees. 18 x 17 cm

Chinese carved rosewood brush pot 10.5 cm diameter, 15 cm high

Chinese Carved Rosewood Brush Pot: 10.5cm Diameter, 15cm High

Chinese carved rosewood brush pot 10.5 cm diameter, 15 cm high

A possibly Zi tan wood carved Chinese brush pot, height 16 cm,…

Zi Tan Wood Carved Chinese Brush Pot

A possibly Zi tan wood carved Chinese brush pot, height 16 cm, diameter 16 cm

A Chinese heavy gauge timber brush pot featuring dragons,…

Chinese Dragon Timber Brush Pot: 15cm Height, 14cm Diameter

A Chinese heavy gauge timber brush pot featuring dragons, height 15 cm, diameter 14 cm

A Chinese waisted hardwood brushpot; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Qing Dynasty Hardwood Brushpot

A Chinese waisted hardwood brushpot; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century; of cylindrical form, gently waisted, exhibiting a fine grain with some knots. 14.75 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter

Chinese carved wood brush pot cover, height 14 cm; diameter 12.…

Chinese Carved Wood Brush Pot Cover

Chinese carved wood brush pot cover, height 14 cm; diameter 12.5 cm

A heavy carved Chinese hardwood brush pot, height 15 cm

15 cm Chinese Hardwood Carved Brush Pot

A heavy carved Chinese hardwood brush pot, height 15 cm

Chinese rosewood brush pot 15 cm diameter, 16 cm high

Chinese Rosewood Brush Pot: 15cm Diameter, 16cm High

Chinese rosewood brush pot 15 cm diameter, 16 cm high

A group of three brushpots, late 19th/20th century, comprising…

A group of three brushpots, late 19th/20th century, comprising two wood brushpots one carved with a figure seated in a thatched hut in a continuous landscape, another with inscriptions, and a bamboo brushpot carved with a sage, the tallest 16 cm high

A large Chinese carved rosewood brush pot, 20th century, the…

A large Chinese carved rosewood brush pot, 20th century, the substantial pot of cylindrical form, relief carved with two figural and floral panels with Chinese key borders, between a smaller panel with auspicious symbols, bat, clouds and peaches, with…

A heavy Chinese carved timber brush pot featuring dragon,…

A heavy Chinese carved timber brush pot featuring dragon, height 18 cm

Very heavy Chinese carved wooden brush pot, of organic form,…

Very heavy Chinese carved wooden brush pot, of organic form, carved in high relief with two seated figures under a pine tree and one figure feeding two chickens, height 27 cm and diameter 22 cm, total weight 8.5kg

Carved Chinese dark hardwood brush pot, high relief carving…

Carved Chinese dark hardwood brush pot, high relief carving depicts figures in a landscape, some dining and others carrying objects. Height 18 cm / 16 cm diameter

A burlwood brushpot, Qing dynasty/20th century, carved as a…

A burlwood brushpot, Qing dynasty/20th century, carved as a cylindrical section with irregular protrusions and crevices on the exterior, 31 cm high

A hardwood brushpot, Qing dynasty/20th century, of slightly…

A hardwood brushpot, Qing dynasty/20th century, of slightly waisted cylindrical form, 23.5 cm high

Chinese carved wood brush pot with removable stopper to base,…

Chinese carved wood brush pot with removable stopper to base, height 15 cm; diameter 14 cm.