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A 19thc Japanese Rare Brush Pot, Meiji Period, Carved Hardstone Mother of Pearl
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A 19thc Japanese Rare Brush Pot, Meiji Period, Carved Hardstone Mother of Pearl

19th century
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Description

A 19thC Japanese Rare Brush Pot, Meiji Period, Carved Hardstone Mother of Pearl.

A rare and exquisite 19th century, Japanese Meiji period, large and ornately carved brush pot and original hardwood carved stand.

The impressive hand carved pot and stand measure apx 70cm tall combined, the upper pot section is intricately carved bamboo with hand carved hardstone and mother pearl decoration, featuring an immortal figure and lotus blossom petals made from mother of pearl, the petals are repeated on the delightful carved stand.

This is a rare and fine example, unusual to find with its splendid companion base and mostly in very good condition, considering age and the fragility of some of the parts.

Please note some losses to the upper section., see photos.

Dimensions

Height 70cm combined

Base width 23cm

Base height 16cm

Upper section height 54.5cm

Upper section diameter 15.5cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Japanese Meiji Brush Pot to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148085
Description
A 19thC Japanese Rare Brush Pot, Meiji Period, Carved Hardstone Mother of Pearl.
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A rare and exquisite 19th century, Japanese Meiji period, large and ornately carved brush pot and original hardwood carved stand.
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fig 1. A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base.
fig 1. A 19thc Japanese Rare Brush Pot, Meiji Period, Carved Hardstone Mother of Pearl

The impressive hand carved pot and stand measure apx 70cm tall combined, the upper pot section is intricately carved bamboo with hand carved hardstone and mother pearl decoration, featuring an immortal figure and lotus blossom petals made from mother of pearl, the petals are repeated on the delightful carved stand.

fig 2. A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base.
fig 2. A 19thc Japanese Rare Brush Pot, Meiji Period, Carved Hardstone Mother of Pearl

This is a rare and fine example, unusual to find with its splendid companion base and mostly in very good condition, considering age and the fragility of some of the parts.

Please note some losses to the upper section., see photos.

fig 3. A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base.
fig 3. A 19thc Japanese Rare Brush Pot, Meiji Period, Carved Hardstone Mother of Pearl

Dimensions

Height 70cm combined

Base width 23cm

Base height 16cm

Upper section height 54.5cm

Upper section diameter 15.5cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Japanese Meiji Brush Pot to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148085
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base.

A 19thc Japanese Rare Brush Pot, Meiji Period, Carved Hardstone Mother of Pearl

Archive II A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base. View II
Archive III A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base. View III
Archive IV A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base. View IV
Archive V A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base. View V
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Archive XII A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base. View XII
Archive XIII A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base. View XIII
Archive XIV A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base. View XIV
Archive XV A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base. View XV
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Archive XVII A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base. View XVII
Archive XVIII A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base. View XVIII
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A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base.
A 19thC Japanese Rare Brush Pot, Meiji Period, Carved Hardstone Mother of Pearl
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A tall 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved wood brush pot featuring high-relief figures inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone resting on an organic carved wood base.
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A Japanese brush pot, or fudate, is a cylindrical vessel traditionally placed on a scholars or painters desk to hold writing and painting brushes upright. During the Meiji period (18681912), these objects were crafted with intricate details, often featuring carved relief work and mixed-material inlays tailored for both domestic appreciation and international export.

Craftspeople predominantly used durable hardwoods or bamboo sections as the base cylinder. These objects were frequently embellished with high-relief carvings and inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pearl shell, bone, horn, polished hardstones, and lacquered details in the traditional Shibayama technique.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise joinery, fine relief carving, and carefully fitted inlays. Natural age-related patination on the timber, subtle hand-tooling marks inside the vessel, and high-grade natural nacre are key indicators of original 19th-century craftsmanship.

An antique brush pot functions as a focal object on an executive office desk, console table, or library bookshelf. The high-relief texture and dark polished timber create visual contrast when placed alongside modern ceramics, contemporary books, or minimalist architectural elements.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth to avoid catching delicate inlaid edges. Keep the object away from direct heat sources, strong sunlight, or fluctuating humidity levels to prevent the timber from splitting or the adhesive behind the inlay from drying out.
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