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 Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Qing Dynasty Bamboo Brush Pot with Mountain Scene

A Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, carved to the exterior in deep relief with a continuous scene of figures in pavilions on a mountain, the rim with stylized cloud motif. 15 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter. Two small…

An early Chinese carved bamboo brush pot decorated wtih foliage…

Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot with Foliage and Bird

An early Chinese carved bamboo brush pot decorated wtih foliage and bird, height 30.5 cm

19th century Chinese carved bamboo brush pot depicting scholar…

Scholar Scene Bamboo Brush Pot

19th century Chinese carved bamboo brush pot depicting scholar scene, height 19 cm

Chinese carved jade brush pot, of cylindrical form, carved with…

Carved Jade Brush Pot with Horseback Figure and Bamboo

Chinese carved jade brush pot, of cylindrical form, carved with a figure on horseback and scholar amongst bamboo, pine trees and mountains, in tones of white and brown, height 15 cm and diameter 12 cm

Good pair of Japanese bamboo brush pots, of tall cylindrical…

Japanese Bamboo Brush Pots with Samurai Figures

Good pair of Japanese bamboo brush pots, of tall cylindrical form, beautifully carved with samurai figures, on horse back, one slight a/f, height 39.5 cm (2). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection

A carved bamboo 'scholar's' brushpot, 19th/20th century of…

Carved Bamboo Scholar's Brushpot

A carved bamboo 'scholar's' brushpot, 19th/20th century of cylindrical form carved in high relief with a continuous scene of scholars and attendants variously occupied among willow and pine trees with towering rocky cliffs above, a two-character mark…

Chinese orange glaze porcelain brush pot, of slightly waisted…

Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot with Orange Glaze

Chinese orange glaze porcelain brush pot, of slightly waisted cylindrical form, decorated with bamboo branches, mark to base, height 16.5 cm and diameter 19.5 cm

Carved bamboo brush pot depicting elders, height 17.5 cm

Bamboo Elder Brush Pot

Carved bamboo brush pot depicting elders, height 17.5 cm

A carved bamboo brushpot featuring various scenes, height 15.5…

Bamboo brushpot with intricate carvings

A carved bamboo brushpot featuring various scenes, height 15.5 cm

A Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, carved with figures in…

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.

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.

A Chinese cast and patinated bronze brush pot of bamboo form…

Chinese Bronze Bamboo Brush Pot, 19th Century

A Chinese cast and patinated bronze brush pot of bamboo form with six character impression to the base, 19th century, 14 cm high

A Chinese bamboo brush pot with carved decoration and traces of…

Late 19th Century Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot with Carved Decoration

A Chinese bamboo brush pot with carved decoration and traces of original gilding, late 19th century, marked to the base, 19 cm high

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

Carved Bamboo Brush Pot with Figures and Calligraphy

Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, of natural cylindrical form, nicely carved with three figures on task in an outdoor setting, with calligraphy above and verso, height 15.5 cm and diameter 11 cm

A fine Chinese bamboo carved brush pot, Qing Dynasty…

Chinese Bamboo Carved Brush Pot from Qing Dynasty

A fine Chinese bamboo carved brush pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1914) the brush pot is finely carved with two scholars and a monk sitting on a boat, in a red Cliff scene. It is inscribed 'Chi bi fan zhou, 15.3 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney,…

A fine Chinese bamboo carved brush pot, Qing XI Shan Ren carved…

Qing Dynasty Bamboo Carved Brush Pot with Shan Ren Mark

A fine Chinese bamboo carved brush pot, Qing XI Shan Ren carved mark, Qing Dynasty (1644-1914) the brush pot is finely carved with scholars, attendants, and travellers in a mountain landscape. Signed 'Qing XI shan ren', dated to April of 'Yi Chou' year. …

A Chinese carved bamboo brush pot Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)…

Joyful Fishermen Carved Bamboo Brush Pot

A Chinese carved bamboo brush pot Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) carved in low relief with a scene of joyful fishermen. 14.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 24 November 2008, lot 397 Antik West, Amsterdam, by repute

A Chinese bamboo brush pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), carved…

Qing Dynasty Bamboo Brush Pot with Lady in Landscape

A Chinese bamboo brush pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), carved with a lady in a landscape with a pavilion, an egret and a pine tree, height 15.5 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 bamboo brush pot, 20th century the brush pot…

Bamboo Brush Pot with Carved Stalks and Foliage

A Chinese bamboo brush pot, 20th century the brush pot utilising the natural form and culm of the bamboo and further carved with bamboo stalks and foliage. Height 16.5 cm

Chinese bamboo brush pot cylindrical shape carved in low relief…

Chinese Bamboo Boat Relief Brush Pot

Chinese bamboo brush pot cylindrical shape carved in low relief with a boat on a river in a landscape setting, split evident to the back section, 15 cm height

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 bamboo carved Chinese brush pot featuring figures and trees,…

Bamboo Carved Chinese Brush Pot: Figures and Trees

A bamboo carved Chinese brush pot featuring figures and trees, height 17 cm, Dia:15 cm

A Chinese bamboo brush pot featuring relief scenes, height 16.5…

Chinese Bamboo Relief Brush Pot: Height 16.5 cm, Diameter 16 cm

A Chinese bamboo brush pot featuring relief scenes, height 16.5 cm, diameter 16 cm

Chinese bamboo brush pot, with carved village scene decorations

Bamboo Brush Pot: Carved Village Scene Decorations

Chinese bamboo brush pot, with carved village scene decorations

Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, height 16.5 cm

Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot: 16.5 cm Height

Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, height 16.5 cm

A Chinese bamboo carved brush pot, Qing Dynasty (1636-1912).…

Bamboo Brush Pot: Qing Dynasty Carving of Guo Ziyi

A Chinese bamboo carved brush pot, Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). The exterior is carved with the scene of Guo Ziyi Pays Respect to the Emperor'. For a similar example see Christie's Hong Kong, 29/05/2019, lot 2936, 17 cm high; 14.5 cm diameter