Chinese Republic soapstone calligraphy figural brush washer pot with monkeys and bird figurine
Early 20th century ornate brush washer pot hand-carved from reddish brown soapstone. Decorated with two frolicking monkeys and a bird with its wings spread. The bowl itself is incised with an attractive floral design.
Dating to early Chinese Republic period.
590 g
9.5 cm tall
17 x 6.5 cm across the base
Good antique condition. Crack that extends from the back to the base; chip along the rim on reverse, on the inner rim of the bowl and to one of the monkey's faces; minor nicks commensurate with age.
Early 20th century ornate brush washer pot hand-carved from reddish brown soapstone. Decorated with two frolicking monkeys and a bird with its wings spread. The bowl itself is incised with an attractive floral design.
Dating to early Chinese Republic period.
590 g
9.5 cm tall
17 x 6.5 cm across the base
Good antique condition. Crack that extends from the back to the base; chip along the rim on reverse, on the inner rim of the bowl and to one of the monkey's faces; minor nicks commensurate with age.
Early 20th century ornate brush washer pot hand-carved from reddish brown soapstone. Decorated with two frolicking monkeys and a bird with its wings spread. The bowl itself is incised with an attractive floral design.
Dating to early Chinese Republic period.
590 g
9.5 cm tall
17 x 6.5 cm across the base
Good antique condition. Crack that extends from the back to the base; chip along the rim on reverse, on the inner rim of the bowl and to one of the monkey's faces; minor nicks commensurate with age.
