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This is a stunning, complete set featuring a traditional Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Brush Washer (Bixi) paired with its …
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This is a stunning, complete set featuring a traditional Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Brush Washer (Bixi) paired with its custom carved hardwood display stand. These objects were historically essential in a Chinese scholar's studio for rinsing calligraphy brushes and now serve as elegant decorative accents.
Decorated with a vigorous five-clawed Imperial Dragon chasing the "flaming pearl" of wisdom, a symbol of power and prosperity. Features a traditional Ruyi (cloud) pattern along the rim and stylized "crashing waves" at the base. The base bears a blue underglaze four-character Qianlong Reign Mark.
The stand is a dense, reddish-brown hardwood in the traditional Hongmu style with a high-luster finish. Intricate pierced openwork carving in a floral scroll design. The underside is fitted with green felt protective pads for tabletop safety.
Keywords: Chinese, wood, blue and white, Chinese porcelain, brush washer, scholar's object, dragon and pearl, Qing dynasty style, oriental decor, calligraphy tool, vintage Asian art, wood stand
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- Dimensions
- 8.5ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 3.25ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Very Good / Excellent Vintage Condition. No chips, cracks, or hairlines. The glaze remains high-gloss with vibrant cobalt tones. Two … moreVery Good / Excellent Vintage Condition. No chips, cracks, or hairlines. The glaze remains high-gloss with vibrant cobalt tones. Two kiln-firing imperfections (pinholes and iron spots) are present, which are standard for this tyle of ware and confirm its handmade nature. The stand is in good vintage condition with a beautiful luster. There is one minor scuff on the bottom edge of a foot where the lighter natural wood grain is visible, consistent with authentic age and use. less
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