Golden Carnelian Agate Brush Washer Hand Carved

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This hand carved carnelian agate brush washer exemplifies traditional Chinese scholar's desk accessories that became essential to literati culture during … Read more This hand carved carnelian agate brush washer exemplifies traditional Chinese scholar's desk accessories that became essential to literati culture during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Brush washers were used to clean calligraphy brushes and were prized for their artistic merit as much as their function. The natural botryoidal formations and translucent golden color of the carnelian agate demonstrate both the stone's inherent beauty and the carver's skill in working with the material's natural characteristics. Carnelian sourced from the island of Sumatra. These brush washers are valued for their craftsmanship, cultural significance, and connection to traditional Chinese scholarly pursuits. See less