Chinese scholar's brush washers, also known as brush wash basins, are small, decorative objects used by scholars to wash their brushes. They have a long history in Chinese art and culture, dating back to the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD).

The earliest brush washers 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 washers became more widely used by scholars and artists, and were often made of porcelain, lacquer, or metal.

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

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

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A exceptional finely carved Chinese zitan brush washer,…

Chinese Zitan Brush Washer with Huanghuali Stand

A exceptional finely carved Chinese zitan brush washer, Qianlong period (1735-1796) the zitan washer is well carved with lingzhi fungus, scrolls and bats, on carved huanghuali stand 18 13 cm long, 10 cm wide, 2 cm high. Provenance: Knapton Rasti fine Art,…

A blue-and-white five lobed washer Jiajing six-character mark…

Blue and white Jiajing washer with tomobako, 30cm wide

A blue-and-white five lobed washer Jiajing six-character mark with tomobako, 30 cm wide, 10.3 cm high

A small Chinese celadon ru -type hexagonal crackle-glaze washer,…

Qing Celadon Hexagonal Washer with Qianlong Mark

A small Chinese celadon ru -type hexagonal crackle-glaze washer, Qianlong six-character underglaze blue seal mark, late Qing dynasty 9.6 cm diameter, 3 cm high. Provenance: Private collection Victoria

A Chinese Zisa brush washer mark of Chen Ziqi, 20th century, 16.…

Chinese Zisa Brush Washer with Chen Ziqi Mark

A Chinese Zisa brush washer mark of Chen Ziqi, 20th century, 16.4 cm long, 9.3 cm wide

A carved aloeswood 'pine' brush washer Qing dynasty, of shallow…

Aloeswood Pine Brush Washer with High Relief Pine Needles

A carved aloeswood 'pine' brush washer Qing dynasty, of shallow irregular oval form, thinly carved in the form of a section of a pine tree with gnarled branches bearing clusters of pine needles in high and pierced relief growing from the underside and…

A Chinese iron-red and famille verte washer, six-character…

Chenghua Mark Iron-Red and Famille Verte Washer

A Chinese iron-red and famille verte washer, six-character Chenghua mark but later painted to the interior with a fierce dragon flying amidst clouds chasing a flaming ball, the exterior with three different types of fish in iron-red, a glazed circular…

A Chinese blue and white brush washer 19th century calligraphy…

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Brush Washer

A Chinese blue and white brush washer 19th century calligraphy to side, hairlines to rim, 16 cm high

A rare Chinese soft paste porcelain washer, early Qing Dynasty,…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Soft Paste Porcelain Washer

A rare Chinese soft paste porcelain washer, early Qing Dynasty, 1720-1750, With upright sides, covered in a crackled glaze, supported on a high foot, the exterior with two key fret bands, a qilong dragon incised in the centre, copper mounted rim, 10 cm…

A large Chinese Qing dynasty Beijing glass yellow washer (with…

Qing Dynasty Beijing Glass Yellow Washer with Stand & Receipt

A large Chinese Qing dynasty Beijing glass yellow washer (with original rosewood stand and original S Marchant 1950's purchase receipt), height 16 cm, diameter 23 cm

A carved agate 'finger citron' washer, Qing dynasty, 19th…

Agate Finger Citron Washer with Bats and Branches

A carved agate 'finger citron' washer, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the hollowed fruit growing from a leafy branch carved in high relief extending towards two bats resting nearby, the stone with rich caramel suffusions overall, the underside incised with…

A Chinese famille rose washer, four character Hongxian mark but…

Hongxian Marked Chinese Famille Rose Washer with Floral Design

A Chinese famille rose washer, four character Hongxian mark but later the shallow vessel of unusual shape with inverted rim and concave base, the interior finely painted with a spray of flowers growing from rocks, the rim decorated with four groups of…

A Chinese 'peach and bat' parcel-gilt silvered-metal washer,…

Chinese Peach and Bat Silvered-Metal Washer

A Chinese 'peach and bat' parcel-gilt silvered-metal washer, late Qing or Republic period in the form of a large peach resting on a gilded branch issuing smaller peaches, with five bats meticulously carved in high relief in different flying positions, the…

A fine pair of Chinese Qingbai moulded fish-design brush…

Qingbai Fish Brush Washers from Southern Song Dynasty

A fine pair of Chinese Qingbai moulded fish-design brush Washers, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), each with lotus petal design to the cavetto, and twin fish amongst waves to the centre, the rims unglazed. Each covered in matching icy blue glaze, each 3…

A celadon glazed and gilt washer Qianlong six-character gilt…

Qianlong Celadon Gilt Washer with Seal Mark

A celadon glazed and gilt washer Qianlong six-character gilt seal mark 11.8 cm diam.

A celadon-glazed washer with tomobako, 13.3 cm diam., 3 cm high

Celadon Glazed Washer with Tomobako - 10cm High

A celadon-glazed washer with tomobako, 13.3 cm diam., 3 cm high

Chinese carved agate brush washer Qianlong Sealmark & possibly…

Chinese Agate Brush Washer, Qianlong Seal Mark

Chinese carved agate brush washer Qianlong Sealmark & possibly of the period. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, length 11 cm

A rare and fine Chinese flambe-glazed Lingzhi-Form brush washer,…

18th Century Chinese Flambe-Glazed Lingzhi Brush Washer

A rare and fine Chinese flambe-glazed Lingzhi-Form brush washer, Qing Dynasty, 18th century with moulded scrolling rim, decorated in a streaked red, cream and lavender glaze., 22 cm wide. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alan Myren (1934-2022). Mr.…

A Chinese carved boxwood brush washer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi…

Qing Dynasty Boxwood Brush Washer with Lotus and Animals

A Chinese carved boxwood brush washer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1661-1722) the washer is finely carved with a large lotus leaf sounded by other smaller lotus and leaves, with a crab on the leaf of upper right and a frog on another leaf on the front.…

A Chinese song Guan style washer, height 7.5 cm, diameter 20 cm

Guan Washer: Chinese Song Style

A Chinese song Guan style washer, height 7.5 cm, diameter 20 cm

A Chinese Ruyi-Form flambe brush washer, Qing Dynasty…

Chinese Flambe Ruyi Brush Washer

A Chinese Ruyi-Form flambe brush washer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, in the form of a ruyi head, covered in a flambe copper glaze, the base glazed in iron cafe au lait. Provenance: The Gwenneth Haines collection. 4 cm high, 12 cm diameter

A Chinese peachbloom glazed washer (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi…

Chinese Peachbloom Glazed Washer with Qianlong Mark

A Chinese peachbloom glazed washer (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi mark)

A rare Longquan celadon brush washer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Brush Washer with Lotus Incision

A rare Longquan celadon brush washer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the washer with an inverted mouth rim, the interior center is incised with lotus, surrounded by a band of deeply carved petals, the mouth rim is decorated with a band of floral scrolls. It is…

A blue crackle glaze four-lobed washer Late Qing dynasty to…

Blue Crackle Glaze Washer with Stand and Box

A blue crackle glaze four-lobed washer Late Qing dynasty to Republic period with stand and box, 17.1 cm wide, 3.8 cm high. Provenance: Previously from a Japanese private collection

A smokey rock crystal washer, Qing dyansty 17.5 cm long, 3 cm…

Smokey rock crystal washer, Qing dynasty

A smokey rock crystal washer, Qing dyansty 17.5 cm long, 3 cm high, 193g

A Chinese carved agate Brushwasher, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Agate Brushwasher with Stand

A Chinese carved agate Brushwasher, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), late 19th/Early 20th century, carved with qilong, lingzhi fungus and foliage, together with a carved fitted hardwood stand and an indigo cotton covered box. Provenance: the de Voogd collection,…

A magnificent Chinese Republic brush washer with Yongzheng mark.…

Yongzheng Marked Chinese Brush Washer with Millefleur Background

A magnificent Chinese Republic brush washer with Yongzheng mark. Very finely hand-painted with flowers and semi-precious objects set into a millefleur famille rose background. Very small loss to one of the sprigs and one tiny frit on the side. Width 18 cm

A Chinese celadon Longquan washer, Southern Song (1127-1279), 9.…

Chinese Celadon Longquan Washer, Southern Song Period

A Chinese celadon Longquan washer, Southern Song (1127-1279), 9.4 cm diameter

19th century Chinese sang de boeuf brushwasher. Provenance:…

Chinese Sang de Boeuf Brushwasher, 19th Century

19th century Chinese sang de boeuf brushwasher. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Diameter 23 cm

A Chinese huanghuali brush washer. Provenance: From a private…

Chinese Huanghuali Brush Washer from Private Sydney Collection

A Chinese huanghuali brush washer. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney 15 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter

A Chinese Longquan celadon washer, Southern Song (1127-1279),…

Southern Song Longquan Celadon Washer

A Chinese Longquan celadon washer, Southern Song (1127-1279), 13 cm diameter. Provenance: A private collection, Melbourne.

An unusual pink glass brush washer, of domed square section,…

An unusual pink glass brush washer, of domed square section, the gently rounded sides with lines of inscriptions below the circular lipped mouth, Qianlong mark, wood stand, 5.5 cm square

A Chinese crackle glazed foliate brushwasher. Fine golden brown…

Chinese crackle glazed brushwasher

A Chinese crackle glazed foliate brushwasher. Fine golden brown crackle. Label of Mayuyama (Japanese dealer)

A Chinese amber glass gold-splashed washer, four-character…

Chinese Amber Glass Lotus Washer with Dragon Spoon and Stand

A Chinese amber glass gold-splashed washer, four-character Qianlong seal mark, but later the compressed globular body in the form of a lotus flower, the associated bronze spoon with an end in the form of a dragon's head, with stand, 5.1 cm high

A Chinese red glazed brush washer, late 19th -early 20th…

Chinese Red Glazed Brush Washer, Late 19th Century

A Chinese red glazed brush washer, late 19th -early 20th century, 11.5 cm wide. Provenance: An old private Melbourne collection

A Chinese doucai washer, Yongzheng six-character…

Yongzheng Doucai Washer

A Chinese doucai washer, Yongzheng six-character underglaze-blue mark to the base 8.6 cm diam.

A Chinese Qing Dynasty brown glazed square washer (Da Qing…

Qing Dynasty Brown Glazed Square Washer, 6 cm Height

A Chinese Qing Dynasty brown glazed square washer (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi Marl), height 6 cm, 12 x 12 cm

A Longquan foliate rimmed washer with a Japanese wood box, 13…

Longquan Foliate Washer with Japanese Box (10 words)

A Longquan foliate rimmed washer with a Japanese wood box, 13 cm diameter. Provenance: a private collection, Melbourne, Australia.

A Chinese Longquan brush washer, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368),…

Yuan Dynasty Longquan Brush Washer

A Chinese Longquan brush washer, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), moulded in the form of a coopered wooden bowl, covered in a fine sea green glaze, the base with an exposed biscuit circle within the glazed foot rim. 4 cm high, 12 cm diameter

A lapis lazuli 'magnolia' washer, Late Qing to Republic period,…

A lapis lazuli 'magnolia' washer, Late Qing to Republic period, with a matching stand, 17.5 cm long

Rare Chinese fossilised elk antler brush washer, carved with…

Chinese Elk Antler Brush Washer with Lingzhi Carving

Rare Chinese fossilised elk antler brush washer, carved with lingzhi mushroom sprays. Width 7.5 cm

Chinese crackle glaze brush washer, with five lobed sides with…

Chinese crackle glaze brush washer, lobed sides

Chinese crackle glaze brush washer, with five lobed sides with convex base, height 7 cm, depth 13 cm

A Chinese Ge-Glazed washer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 15 cm…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ge-Glazed Washer

A Chinese Ge-Glazed washer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 15 cm diameter

A flambe-glazed washer, 19th/20th century, 12  cm diam.

A flambe-glazed washer, 19th/20th century, 12 cm diam.

A blue-and-white 'dragon' washer Yongzheng six-character mark,…

Blue-and-White Dragon Washer with Yongzheng Mark

A blue-and-white 'dragon' washer Yongzheng six-character mark, Republic period 20.1 cm diam., 6.9 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney

A Chinese twin-handled white-glaze washer, Kangxi six-character…

Chinese Kangxi White Glaze Twin-Handled Washer

A Chinese twin-handled white-glaze washer, Kangxi six-character underglaze-blue mark, 9 cm high

A Chinese famille rose brushwasher, six character Qianlong mark…

Famille Rose Brushwasher with Qianlong Mark and Birds

A Chinese famille rose brushwasher, six character Qianlong mark but later of globular form, finely painted in enamel within three circular reserves with flowers and birds, against a field of scrolling lotus on a yellow ground, 8.6 cm high

Chinese Ru style lobed brush washer, in a cream glaze accented…

Cream and Crackle Glazed Chinese Brush Washer

Chinese Ru style lobed brush washer, in a cream glaze accented with a crackle glaze, 7 cm x 13 cm

A yanzhihong glaze washer Six character Yongzheng mark 13.5 cm…

Yongzheng Glaze Washer with Provenance

A yanzhihong glaze washer Six character Yongzheng mark 13.5 cm diam.,. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney

Two Chinese zitan brush Washers, each in the form of a gourd…

Chinese Zitan Gourd Brush Washers with Pine Branches

Two Chinese zitan brush Washers, each in the form of a gourd with pine branches and leaves. Length 17 cm

A square Chinese famille-rose 'lotus' washer, Daoguang…

Daoguang Famille-Rose Lotus Square Washer

A square Chinese famille-rose 'lotus' washer, Daoguang six-character iron-red mark, with rounded corners on a recessed base, painted around the body with scrolling lotus, the top edges decorated with a band of hui-pattern in pink, 18.1 cm x 12.2 cm x 7.6…

Chinese Kangxi porcelain brush washer, of squat bun form, in a…

Kangxi Cobalt Glaze Brush Washer

Chinese Kangxi porcelain brush washer, of squat bun form, in a cobalt glaze, raised on a circular foot, double ring marks to base, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010)

A Chinese famille rose porcelain lotus brush washer, early to…

Chinese Lotus Brush Washer, 19th Century

A Chinese famille rose porcelain lotus brush washer, early to mid 19th century, 5 cm high, 8 cm diameter

A very rare Chinese porcelain brush washer in the shape of a…

Emerald Glazed Shishi Brush Washer

A very rare Chinese porcelain brush washer in the shape of a resting Shishi, all in an emerald spotted glaze on brown ground. Qianlong (1736-1795) reign mark underneath. Slight chipping. Length 12 cm

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Mille-fleurs washer (Da Qing Qianlong…

Qing Dynasty Mille-fleurs Washer (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi)

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Mille-fleurs washer (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi mark), height 7.3 cm, diameter 19 cm

A Chinese blue and white and underglaze red rooster washer,…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Rooster Washer

A Chinese blue and white and underglaze red rooster washer, late Qing Dyansty, 19th century, 8 cm diameter. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld.

Famille rose landscape brush washer finely painted with…

Famille Rose Landscape Brush Washer - Qianlong Marked

Famille rose landscape brush washer finely painted with colourful landscape and underglaze blue Qianlong six character mark to base, measures 16.5 cm diameter

A Chinese gold-painted brown-glaze 'dragon' washer, Qianlong…

Gold-painted Dragon Washer with Lotus Design

A Chinese gold-painted brown-glaze 'dragon' washer, Qianlong four-character gold-painted seal mark but later, painted around the body with two dragons against a field of scrolling lotus, between two decorative bands, 8 cm high

A Chinese Longxuan celadon washer, Southern Song, 1127-1289.…

Crackled Celadon Washer from Southern Song China

A Chinese Longxuan celadon washer, Southern Song, 1127-1289. Covered with a good crackled green glaze. 13.1 cm diameter. Provenance: Vince Massa Collection. R & V Tregaskis, 4/6/1994

A Peach-Blossom glazed washer, Guangxu period, early 20th…

Guangxu Peach-Blossom Glazed Washer

A Peach-Blossom glazed washer, Guangxu period, early 20th century, 3.5 cm high. Provenance: Poly Beijing (label).

Chinese blue and white dragon brush washer, apocryphal Kangxi…

Kangxi-style Blue and White Dragon Brush Washer

Chinese blue and white dragon brush washer, apocryphal Kangxi mark, 20th century

A Chinese bamboo brush washer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 17 cm…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bamboo Brush Washer, 17 cm High

A Chinese bamboo brush washer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 17 cm high

A Chinese carved biscuit porcelain brush washer, Qing Dynasty…

Qing Dynasty Pomegranate Brush Washer

A Chinese carved biscuit porcelain brush washer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated in carved applique with a branch of fruiting pomegranate, and two black characters for the maker reading 'Han Chen'. Provenance: The Gwenneth Haines…

A Chinese clay pumpkin-shaped washer, 18.5 cm wide

Chinese Clay Pumpkin Washer - 18.5 cm Width

A Chinese clay pumpkin-shaped washer, 18.5 cm wide

Three Longxuan bowls, Yuan and Ming Dynasty, 14th-16th century,…

Longxuan Bowls from Yuan and Ming Dynasty

Three Longxuan bowls, Yuan and Ming Dynasty, 14th-16th century, comprising a deep lotus bowl 8.5 cm high; 15.7 cm diameter a smaller bowl with impressed flower head 6.5 cm high; 14 cm diameter and a finely-potted washer. 13.8 cm diameter

A Chinese jun glaze washer, raised on a short foot rim, covered…

Chinese Jun Glaze Washer with Striated Glaze

A Chinese jun glaze washer, raised on a short foot rim, covered over all with a striated glaze, the rim with firing white, 11.5 cm diam

A large Chinese flambe-glazed Brushwasher, Qing Dynasty…

Chinese Flambe-Glazed Brushwasher, Qing Dynasty

A large Chinese flambe-glazed Brushwasher, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, a stoneware vessel covered in a copper red glaze displaying some flambe effect to the interior and rim. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 6 cm high, 19 cm diameter.…

Chinese Qing Dynasty peach blossom brush washer, of baluster…

Qing Dynasty Peach Blossom Brush Washer

Chinese Qing Dynasty peach blossom brush washer, of baluster form, in a mottled red and green glaze, on circular foot, four character mark to base, height 6 cm. Provenance: The Collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau

Chinese orange glaze porcelain brush washer, of domed form,…

Chinese Orange Glaze Porcelain Brush Washer with Script Frieze

Chinese orange glaze porcelain brush washer, of domed form, decorated with frieze of Chinese script, between ruyi head borders, mark to base, height 7.5 cm and diameter 11 cm

Lovely Chinese late Qing Dynasty agate brush washer, carved in…

Late Qing Dynasty Agate Lotus Brush Washer with Bat

Lovely Chinese late Qing Dynasty agate brush washer, carved in the form of lotus flower accented with bat, length 7 cm

A flambe-glazed brush washer 19th/ 20th century 26.1 cm diam.

A flambe-glazed brush washer 19th/ 20th century 26.1 cm diam.

A 'Guan'-type mallow-shaped washer, 19th/20th century, covered…

Crackled Glazed Guan Mallow Washer with Inscribed Box

A 'Guan'-type mallow-shaped washer, 19th/20th century, covered overall with a pale bluish crackled glaze, the foot rim applied with a brown wash, inscribed fitted wood box, 21 cm diameter

A small Junyao brush washer with three feet, late Ming Dynasty…

Ming/Qing Junyao Brush Washer with Three Feet

A small Junyao brush washer with three feet, late Ming Dynasty / early Qing Dynasty, height 34 depth 9.5 cm

Chinese Doucai brush washer featuring bats and lotus scrolls,…

Chinese Doucai Bat and Lotus Brush Washer

Chinese Doucai brush washer featuring bats and lotus scrolls, height 5.5 cm, diameter 13.5 cm

Chinese bronze brush washer, of oval form with applied qiulong…

Chinese Bronze Brush Washer with Qiulong and Ruyi Feet

Chinese bronze brush washer, of oval form with applied qiulong to the rim, raised on four ruyi form feet, marked to base, height 11 cm and width 23.5 cm

Chinese crackle glaze brush washer, of cylindrical form,…

Chinese Crackle Glaze Brush Washer, Pale Green, 17.5cm

Chinese crackle glaze brush washer, of cylindrical form, decorated in a pale green glaze with a crackle finish, raised on a circular foot, height 17.5 cm. Provenance: private gentleman's collection, Canberra

Chinese peach bloom glazed compressed globular brush washer,…

Qing Dynasty Peach Bloom Glazed Brush Washer

Chinese peach bloom glazed compressed globular brush washer, late Qing dynasty (1644-1911), apocryphal Kangxi six-character mark to the base. Diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Dr. John A. and Louise Gray 'Mark and Period' Collection.

A collection of three pieces of Chinese porcelain, 18th century…

Chinese Porcelain Trio

A collection of three pieces of Chinese porcelain, 18th century and later comprising a celadon tripod censer, a sang de boeuf brush washer and a pale celadon covered dish the largest 11.5 cm diameter

Niantu Wucai lotus shaped Brushwasher painted with five…

Imperial Dragon & Phoenix Lotus Brushwasher

Niantu Wucai lotus shaped Brushwasher painted with five Imperial dragons with five phoenix amongst fireballs, clouds & ocean waves. Stamped with a double ring mark & signed with six characters. Diameter 17 cm

Chinese Longquan Guan-Type celadon saucer dish or brush washer…

Longquan Guan-Type Celadon Saucer Dish

Chinese Longquan Guan-Type celadon saucer dish or brush washer with crackle glaze, Yuan to Ming Dynasty, identical type illustrated (plate 60) 'Oriental ceramics Discovered in the Philippines,' and (plate 47) 'Ceramics in the Sarawak Museum.', diameter 11…

Chinese porcelain brush washer, of quatrefoil form, the…

Chinese Quatrefoil Porcelain Brush Washer

Chinese porcelain brush washer, of quatrefoil form, the interior decorated with quatrefoil panel with Chinese calligraphy on a red ground of flowers and foliage, accented with a gilt rim, seal mark to base, length 17 cm and width 12.5 cm

Unusual Chinese porcelain brush washer, of organic flowing form,…

Organic Chinese Porcelain Brush Washer with Qiulong and Bats

Unusual Chinese porcelain brush washer, of organic flowing form, accented with three qiulong crawling along the rim, with two bats emerging from underneath, the qiulong in tones of orange and gilt, on a pale green and brown ground, seal mark to base,…

A quality Chinese porcelain beehive (taibai zun) form brush…

A quality Chinese porcelain beehive (taibai zun) form brush washer, the peach bloom glaze over fine incised roundel decoration. Underglaze blue Kangxi mark and labels to base, height 9 cm, diameter 12 cm.

A 20th century Chinese cloisonne 'Floral and Fish' washer and…

Chinese Cloisonne Floral and Fish Washer with Stand

A 20th century Chinese cloisonne 'Floral and Fish' washer and wood stand, height 9.5 cm, diameter 17.5 cm

Chinese agate brush washer, of deep oval form, decorated in…

Chinese Agate Brush Washer with Bamboo Relief Decoration

Chinese agate brush washer, of deep oval form, decorated in relief with bamboo branch, in tones of orange, height 10.5 cm and diameter 10 cm, together with a customised wooden stand (2)

Large Chinese claire de lune glaze brush washer with carved…

Chinese Claire de Lune Glaze Brush Washer with Bats

Large Chinese claire de lune glaze brush washer with carved decoration of bats in clouds, late Qing. Ruyi head border to rim. Rosewood stand. Diameter 23 cm

A Northern Song style Jun Ware brush washer dish, the celadon…

Jun Ware Celadon Brush Washer with Red Splash

A Northern Song style Jun Ware brush washer dish, the celadon type glaze with red splash, three kiln marks evident to the base, diameter 17.2 cm.

A carved bamboo 'Pine and crane' brush washer, 19th/20th…

Bamboo Brush Washer with Crane and Pine

A carved bamboo 'Pine and crane' brush washer, 19th/20th century, of shallow form, decorated in relief with a crane standing among gnarled pine branches in high relief around the sides, 16.5 cm long

A Chinese rock crystal brush washer, possibly 18th century…

Chinese Rock Crystal Brush Washer with Otters and Fungus

A Chinese rock crystal brush washer, possibly 18th century carved with otters and ling zhi fungus 3.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide

A Chinese blue and white brush washer in the form of a shoe,…

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Shoe Brush Washer

A Chinese blue and white brush washer in the form of a shoe, Ming Dynasty. 10 cm long, 4 cm wide

A Chinese Longxuan celadon washer, Southern Song, 1127-1289,…

Southern Song Longxuan celadon washer with crackled green glaze

A Chinese Longxuan celadon washer, Southern Song, 1127-1289, covered with a good crackled green glaze. 13.1 cm diameter. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, 4/6/1994

Chinese crackle glaze brush washer, of cylindrical form,…

Chinese Crackle Glaze Brush Washer

Chinese crackle glaze brush washer, of cylindrical form, decorated in a pale green glaze with a crackle finish, raised on a circular foot, height 17.5 cm. Provenance: Private gentleman's collection, Canberra

A Chinese aubergine-glazed washer with wooden base (Da Ming…

Chinese Aubergine-Glazed Washer with Wooden Base (Yongle Mark)

A Chinese aubergine-glazed washer with wooden base (Da Ming Yongle Nian Zhi mark), height 70, 195×10.5 cm

Chinese pale blue glazed shaped edge brush washer, age unknown…

Chinese Pale Blue Glazed Brush Washer, 19.5cm Diameter

Chinese pale blue glazed shaped edge brush washer, age unknown 19.5 cm diameter

An antique Chinese porcelain brush washer, Qing Dynasty, late…

Qing Dynasty Porcelain Brush Washer with Jiaqing Mark

An antique Chinese porcelain brush washer, Qing Dynasty, late 18th early 19th century, six character Jiaqing red seal mark to base, 5 cm high, 7 cm diameter

An antique Chinese porcelain washer in the form of a bat with…

Chinese Bat Porcelain Washer with Good Luck Symbols

An antique Chinese porcelain washer in the form of a bat with Wan symbols, bats and Shou good luck symbols, 18th/19th century, Jiaqing underglaze blue six character mark, 5.5 cm high, 10 cm long. Note: a near identical example is illustrated in…

A Chinese quatrefoil Jun-style brushwasher, 20th century,…

Chinese Jun-style Brushwasher with Stand

A Chinese quatrefoil Jun-style brushwasher, 20th century, Shiwan kilns, Guandong province, fitted wood stand. 13 cm wide. Provenance: A Sydney private collection. Exhibited, Asian Arts Institute of Aust, 'Innovation and Continuity, 20th century Ceramics',…