Qing Dynasty Jade Brush Pot with Dragon and Phoenix
Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade twin brush pot, carved with rampant dragon to one side and phoenix to the other, in tones of white and brown, the whole raised upon a wooden stand, 6.8 cm x 9.5 cm (object). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
Qing Dynasty Ivory Brushpot with Boy's Celebration Scene
A carved ivory brushpot, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, of cylindrical form, the sides carved in deep relief on the exterior with a scene of boys celebrating beside a garden pavilion, some carrying a banner, others playing musical instruments and others…
Chinese Stone & Wood Four Panel Screen with Relief Decorations
An exceptional Chinese black lacquer coloured stone and wood four panel standing screen, entirely decorated in relief in various coloured stones and marbles with various precious objects, vases of various forms, some with floral sprays, raised on stands…
Qing Dynasty Burlwood Brushpot
A good Chinese heavy burlwood brushpot, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, of naturalistic form, the surface grain twisted and contorted, well patinated. 22.3 cm high, 15.5 cm wide. Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection
Chinese Rosewood Brush Pot, Grained, 15 cm
A Chinese rosewood brush pot, the straight sided body with defined graining, 15 cm high, 15 cm diameter
Kingfishers and Lotus Pond Hardstone Inlaid Brushpot
A hardstone inlaid hardwood brushpot, Bitong, Qing dynasty of cylindrical form, the sides inlaid with a pair of kingfishers in flight above a lotus pond, one holding a fish in its beak rising above lotus flowers and leaves and tall bamboo growing beside…
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)
Inlaid Chinese Hardwood Brush Pot with Hardstone and Ivory
A Chinese hardwood brush pot inlaid with hardstone and ivory, 21.8 cm diameter, 21.3 cm high
Chinese Hardwood Brush Pot with Calligraphy
A Chinese hardwood large brush pot, cylindrical with columns of incised calligraphy, dark tone. Height 19.2 cm, depth 18.4 cm.
Chestnut Glazed Biscuit Porcelain Brushpot with Prunus Tree Relief
A chestnut-glazed biscuit porcelain brushpot, 20th century, of cylindrical form, the exterior decorated in crisp relief with a gnarled prunus tree, its blossoming branches extending around the sides, all beneath the chestnut coloured glaze, the base…
Hardstone Inlaid Brushpot with Cranes and Prunus Tree
A hardstone inlaid hardwood brushpot Qing dynasty, of cylindrical form, the straight sides inlaid in various hardstones, ivory and mother of pearl with three cranes beneath a blossoming prunus tree growing beside a banana palm and rockwork, a fourth in…
Ivory Brush Pot and Card Case with Carvings
An ivory filigree brush pot, 19th/20th century of slender cylindrical form, the sides decorated with figures and pavilions, rocks and trees, reserved on the pierced diaper ground, wood stand; together with an ivory card case carved in high relief with…
Chinese Mythical Beast Carved Brushpot
A Chinese carved wood brushpot, supported on three short bracket feet, with walls imitating upward flower petals, carved in high relief mythical beasts, 20.5 cm high, 21 cm diameter
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
Hardstone Inlaid Qing Dynasty Brushpot
A hardstone inlaid hardwood brushpot, Bitong late Qing dynasty of cylindrical form, the sides inlaid in coloured stones and mother-of-pearl with a pair of birds in flight above flowering prunus, and with a two line inscription on the reverse 17.5 cm high
Huali Wood Inlaid Brush Pot
Huali wood scholar's brush pot with inlays of semi precious stones and mother of pearl
Chinese Brushpot with Seven Sages of Bamboo Grove
A Chinese cylindrical brushpot, 19th /20th century. Carved with the seven sages of the bamboo grove, signed on the decoration, wood mounts. 15.8 cm high, 10.2 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection
Ivory Okimono with Shibayama Brushpots and Stands
An ivory figural okimono, late Meiji period, of a man on a rocky ledge carrying a basket on his head filled with gourds, the fruiting vine trailing down to a small boy standing on a lower ledge; together with a pair of small shibayama brushpots, each…
Rosewood Brushpot: Large Cylindrical Waisted Design
A large rosewood brushpot, cylindrical shape with slightly waisted walls, height 23 cm, diameter 24.5 cm.
Chinese ivory brush pot with wood stand
Early Chinese carved & reticulated ivory brush pot (missing base) on carved wood stand. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Height 25 cm (total). Wt.479g (section)
Chinese Wood Brushpots with Bone Inset Panels (4)
Three Chinese wood brushpots, with bone inset panels, and another wooden brushpot. Height 15 cm max. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection
Chinese Rosewood Brush Pot: 15cm Diameter, 16cm High
Chinese rosewood brush pot 15 cm diameter, 16 cm high
Qing Dynasty Hardwood Brushpot
A hardwood brushpot Bitong Qing dynasty, 19th century of slightly waisted cylindrical form 35.7 cm high
Chinese Carved Hardwood Brush Pot of Zhong Kui
A Chinese carved 'Zhong Kui' hardwood brush pot, 14 cm high
Circular Chinese Wooden Brush Pots
Two various Chinese wooden brush pots. Both of circular design. Provenance: Australian collector.
Chinese Ivory Brush Pot with Tree and Bird Motifs
C1920's Chinese ivory brush pot decorated with trees and birds, 13 cm high (including timber base)
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
Rosewood Brushpot, 21cm
A large rosewood brushpot, cylindrical shape with slightly waisted walls. Height 21 cm.
Chinese Hardwood Brush Pot, Cylindrical Form
A large Chinese hardwood brush pot, plain cylindrical form. 32 cm x 27 cm.
Chinese Seal Script Bamboo Brushpot, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese inscribed bamboo brushpot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, relief carved with characters in seal script to one side, to the other with a tree, mounted on a hardwood base. Signed and sealed., 19.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide.
Chinese Carved Wood Writing Set with Fitted Box
Chinese carved wood writing set comprising two rulers, brush pot and water pot, in fitted box (4)
Chinese Stump Brush Pot - 19cm Height
Chinese hardwood brush pot modelled as a Gnarled tree stump height 19 cm
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.
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
Chinese Wooden Brush Pot with Figure and Pin Tree Carvings
A Chinese wooden brush pot carved with figure and pin tree (Gu Zongyu marked), height 15.5 cm, depth 13 cm
Dragon and Clouds Ivory Brush Pot with Wooden Stand
Chinese carved ivory brush pot, decorated continuously with dragons and stylised clouds, mounted in a carved wooden stand, overall height 18.5 cm
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wooden Brush Pot with Hardstone Detailing
A mother of pearl inlaid wooden brush pot, depicting branches of magnolia and other flowers amidst rockwork, with varying colours of hardstone including lapis lazuli detailing the slightly waisted sides of the pot, 10.5 cm high. Provenance: Purchased…
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
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
Mountainous Leisure: Chinese Ivory Brushpot
Chinese carved ivory tusk brushpot, circa 1900, carved with a continuous scene of figures at leisure on a mountainous landscape, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark to the base, wood stand. Height 11.5 cm
Japanese Inlaid Wood Brush Pots by Arai, 19th/20th Century
A pair of Japanese wood brush pots by Arai, 19th/20th century, each of cylindrical form set on a carved wood base, carved in relief with a warrior attacking a wild animal embellished with ivory, mother of pearl and other inlays, inscribed on a rectangular…
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…
Chinese Wooden Brush Pot, 16.5cm Height
Chinese wooden brush pot, of plain rounded form, height 16.5 cm and diameter 17 cm
Qing Dynasty Polychrome Brush Pot with Deity Figure
An antique polychrome brush pot, Qing Dynasty, probably Daoguang period, 1821-1850, with wooden stand, in a famille rose palette and decorated with a deity figure upon a lotus, throne flanked by attendants and warriors gazing upon four figures, including,…
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
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
Chinese Carved Wood Brush Pot Cover
Chinese carved wood brush pot cover, height 14 cm; diameter 12.5 cm
Rosewood Hexagonal Brush Pot
A Chinese hexagonal shape rosewood brush pot. The rosewood grows very slowly. It takes hundreds of years to become useful material. It is therefore difficult to find a relatively whole piece of material for crafting in the rosewood. As the saying goes,…
A heavy Chinese carved timber brush pot featuring dragon, height 18 cm
Carved Chinese Brush Pot with Immortal Landscape Scene
Chinese carved wooden brush pot, of cylindrical form, carved with a continuous scene of immortals within a landscape, height 19.5 cm, diameter 19.5 cm
Chinese carved wood brush pot with removable stopper to base, height 15 cm; diameter 14 cm.
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…
Chinese Rosewood Brush Pot, 25.5 cm Diameter
A large Chinese rosewood brush pot, cylindrical with slightly tapering walls, diameter 25.5 cm, height 26.5 cm.
A hardwood brushpot, Qing dynasty/20th century, of slightly waisted cylindrical form, 23.5 cm high
A burlwood brushpot, Qing dynasty/20th century, carved as a cylindrical section with irregular protrusions and crevices on the exterior, 31 cm high
Chinese Rosewood Brush Pot, 18 cm Diameter and Height
A Chinese rosewood brush pot, cylindrical with slightly tapering walls. Diameter 18 cm, height 18 cm.
Japanese Ivory Brush Pots with Carved Stands
A pair of Japanese pierced ivory brush pots, with carved wooden stands, 10 cm high
Chinese Rosewood Root Brush Pot - 12cm Height
Chinese rosewood root brush pot, great patina, approx 12 cm high
Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot with Landscape and Figures
A Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, carved with figures in landscape dominated by a fur tree, fitted dark wood top rim and base with three short feet. Height 12.5 cm.
Hongmu Wood Brush Pot with Removable Insert
A hongmu wood brush pot, of cylindrical shape with slightly concave wall, displaying good figured grain, a removable insert to the centre of the base. Diameter 25 cm, height 23.5 cm.
Chinese Rosewood Brush Pot with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Antique Chinese rosewood hexagonal brush pot inlaid with mother of pearl of flowers and mounted with copper corners measures: 18 cm high
Hardwood Quatrefoil Brush Pot
A hardwood brush pot, a near black close grain timber pot of straight-sided quatrefoil shape with a flattened rim and banded base, height 16 cm, length 15 cm, width 13.5 cm
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…
Zi Tan Wood Carved Chinese Brush Pot
A possibly Zi tan wood carved Chinese brush pot, height 16 cm, diameter 16 cm
Carved Wood Brush Pot with Boatman and Forest Scene
Chinese carved wood brush pot, carved boatman and figures decoration in forest scene, height 17 cm
Qing Dynasty Rosewood Brushpot with Metal Mounts
An unusual Chinese metal mounted rosewood brushpot, Qing Dynasty, probably 19th century, with good patination and well carved from a single piece of timber, the brushpot of squared tapering form with a folded metal rim, each facet with incised script;…
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Brushpot with Hardwood Base
A Chinese bamboo brushpot, late Qing Dynasty, Created using a bamboo section of unusual form, with a rich red-brown patina. The base inset with hardwood, 13.5 cm high
Chinese Hardwood Brush Pot, Dark Tones, 17 cm
Chinese hardwood brush pot, of slightly tapering cylindrical form, in dark tones, height 17 cm and diameter 17.5 cm
Chinese Hardwood Brushpot, 24 cm Height
A Chinese hardwood brushpot, a large brushpot of slightly waisted form in well figured mid toned timber, height 24 cm, diameter 23 cm
Qing Dynasty Rootwood Brush Pot
A Chinese Rootwood brush pot, Bitong, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the gnarled wood is enhanced by the natural irregularities, the base of the bitong is closed by the node, acquired in Tianjian in early 1990s, height 20 cm
Chinese Bronze Brushpot with Wooden Stand
A Chinese bronze brushpot stamp to base, wooden stand 5 cm high. 7 cm wide
19th Century Chinese Wood Brush Pot with Damage
Antique Chinese wood brush pot crack to rim, and some small losses to base, circa 19th century, height 17 cm
Dragon Carved Ivory Brush Pot on Stand
A Chinese carved ivory brush pot, with pierced walls and relief carving of sinuous dragons, on wooden stand, height 13 cm.
Burl Wood Brush Pot: Naturalistic Form, 23cm High
A burl wood brush pot. naturalistically formed, 23 cm high
Chinese Rosewood Brush Pot, 16.5 cm Height
A Chinese rosewood brush pot, cylindrical with slightly tapering walls, height 16.5 cm.
Chinese Rosewood Brushpot, Large and Cylindrical
A large Chinese rosewood brushpot, cylindrical with slightly tapering walls. Diameter 21 cm, height 20.5 cm
Pair of Rustic Chinese Wooden Brush Pots
Two similar Chinese wooden brush pots. Both of rustic design. Small losses to 1. Provenance: Australian collector.
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
Carved Deity Brush Pot and Buddha Statue
Carved timber Buddah and carved deity brush pot 28.5 cm high (tallest)
Chinese Hongmu Timber Brush Pot, 13.5 cm Height
A Chinese hongmu timber brush pot, cylindrical shape with slightly waisted walls. Height 13.5 cm
Chinese Dragon Timber Brush Pot: 15cm Height, 14cm Diameter
A Chinese heavy gauge timber brush pot featuring dragons, height 15 cm, diameter 14 cm
Dragon Carved Wooden Brush Pot
Chinese carved wooden brush pot, of cylindrical form, carved with panels of rampant dragons, height 21 cm
Chinese Dark Rosewood Twig Brush Pot
A Chinese dark rosewood brush pot, cylindrical shape, the walls with multiple protrusions from twig bases, Height 16 cm
Dragon Carved Wood Brush Pot
A Chinese finely carved wood brush pot, the two sinuous dragons fighting over the mystic pearl upon a finely detailed cloud ground, square scroll borders. Diameter 94, height 12.2 cm, some minor cracking.
Oriental Scholar's Rock Brush Pot
An antique Oriental scholar's rock brush pot. Utilising the natural inflections of the pale timber and carved to depict a hollowed, gnarled and knotted trunk with provision for brushes, with intricate pierced carving to the sides of flowering prunus and…
Chinese Wood Grain Glazed Porcelain Brush Pot
A Chinese 'Wood grain' glazed porcelain brush pot, 20th century, the quatrefoil shaped stand raised on small feet, decorated with a striking red brown wood grain glaze further decorated with a gold and black dragon, green glazed to the interior, with a…
Oriental Hardwood Brush Pot - 18 cm Diameter
Oriental hard wood brush pot 18 cm diameter, 17.5 cm high
Gnarled Rosewood Brush Pot
A hardwood brush pot, emulating a gnarled tree trunk, in dark heavy close grain wood, probably rosewood, height 17 cm
Red Wood Brush Pot with Removable Bung
A Chinese brush pot with central removable Bung, with a concave body, the red wood with dark blemish under a clear lacquer finish. Height 14, D 13.8 cm
Antique Chinese Hardwood Brush Pot, 19th Century
An antique Chinese figured hardwood brush pot, probably 19th century, slightly-waisted, pairs of incised lines to the rim and around the waist and one at the foot. Height 9 cm. Diameter 6 cm
Chinese Scholarly Pursuits Wooden Brushpots
Two Chinese wooden Brushpots. Each carved with scholars engaged in leisurely pursuits, including games of 'Go' and drinking tea in bamboo groves and under pine trees, each with a tripod base, 18.5 cm high
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