Chinese Republic soapstone calligraphy figural brush washer and brush pot with monkeys, birds, fish, figurine
Early 20th century ornate combined brush washer and brush pot hand-carved from pink and grey soapstone. Decorated with a monkey feeding a bird, with another bird plucking at fruit. The brush pot is incised with an ornate fish design and the washer is incised with Chinese characters.
Dating to early Chinese Republic period.
524 g
9.5 cm tall
23 x 4 cm across the base
Very good antique condition. Chip to pot rim; minor nicks commensurate with age
Early 20th century ornate combined brush washer and brush pot hand-carved from pink and grey soapstone. Decorated with a monkey feeding a bird, with another bird plucking at fruit. The brush pot is incised with an ornate fish design and the washer is incised with Chinese characters.
Dating to early Chinese Republic period.
524 g
9.5 cm tall
23 x 4 cm across the base
Very good antique condition. Chip to pot rim; minor nicks commensurate with age
Early 20th century ornate combined brush washer and brush pot hand-carved from pink and grey soapstone. Decorated with a monkey feeding a bird, with another bird plucking at fruit. The brush pot is incised with an ornate fish design and the washer is incised with Chinese characters.
Dating to early Chinese Republic period.
524 g
9.5 cm tall
23 x 4 cm across the base
Very good antique condition. Chip to pot rim; minor nicks commensurate with age
