Chinese Speckled Green Brush Rest, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This early 19th...
Porcelain
Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...
Porcelain
Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest Shrine, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...
Porcelain
Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or pure...
Porcelain
Chinese Miniature Mingqi Robe Rack, c. 680
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature robe rack made out of glazed ceramic is called a mingqi or “spirit object.” Mingqi were buried in tombs and represented all of the things the ...
Ceramic
Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or pure...
Porcelain
Chinese Celadon & Green Turquoise Glazed Kangxi Scholar Brush Rest
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Chinese celadon and green turquoise glazed brush rest dates back to the Kangxi period (1661–1722) of the Qing Dynasty, a time known for its exceptional porcelain product...
Porcelain
Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A carved Chinese soapstone water dropper, boat shaped receptacle with spout and handle, carved with trailing floral stems and a domed cover with a bird f...
Soapstone
Korean Ceramic Scholar Brush Rest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic mountain form brush rest made as an ornament to rest the pen brush for scholar's desk circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. The molded ceramic piece resembles a...
Ceramic
A Rare Sancai-glazed pottery 'Haitai' Pillow, Tang dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The pillow is intricately decorated with a vibrant pattern, demonstrating the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the period. The Haitai is a creature from Chinese mythology,...
Earthenware, Pottery
Chinese Hand-Carved Inkstone, Qing Dynasty, Stone, 18th Century, China
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Carved Inkstone, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s. Dimensions: Height: 12.5cm. Width: 28.5cm. Depth: 17.5cm.
Stone
Chinese Stoneware Sculpture with Honeycomb Relief and Hidden Bee Motif
Located in Katonah, NY
This Chinese stoneware sculpture is decorated with bold honeycomb relief and flowing brown glazes over warm buff stoneware. The glaze was allowed to run freely during firing, creati...
Stoneware
