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Huge Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot, C. 1880, Qing Dynasty.
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Huge Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot, C. 1880, Qing Dynasty.

19th century
Description

A massive Chinese porcelain brush pot, c. 1880, Qing Dynasty. The extraordinarily large brush pot, hand painted in underglaze blue, with the Emporer and attendants in a garden setting, before a large painting depicting waves crashing over rocks, with mountains in the background. Further figures stroll in the garden.

A continuous Ruyi head motif is painted around the rim, whilst lappets adorn the the foot rim.

The top of the brush pot with four shaped panels containing figures in gardens or flowering plants, on a cell diaper ground.

Height – 34 cm, 13 3/8”.

Diameter – 27 cm, 10 5/8”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot to the 19th Century.

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SA1152088
Description
A massive Chinese porcelain brush pot, c. 1880, Qing Dynasty. The extraordinarily large brush pot, hand painted in underglaze blue, with the Emporer and attendants in a garden setting, before a large painting depicting waves crashing over rocks, with mountains in the background. Further figures stroll in the garden.
fig 1. A large cylindrical Chinese porcelain brush pot decorated with underglaze cobalt blue figurative narrative scenes on a white ground.
fig 1. Huge Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot, C. 1880, Qing Dynasty.

A continuous Ruyi head motif is painted around the rim, whilst lappets adorn the the foot rim.

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The top of the brush pot with four shaped panels containing figures in gardens or flowering plants, on a cell diaper ground.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Height – 34 cm, 13 3/8”.

Diameter – 27 cm, 10 5/8”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152088
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A large cylindrical Chinese porcelain brush pot decorated with underglaze cobalt blue figurative narrative scenes on a white ground.
Huge Chinese porcelain brush pot, c. 1880, Qing Dynasty.
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A brush pot, traditionally known as a bitong, is a cylindrical container designed to hold writing and painting brushes on a scholars desk. Originating in China, these vessels became prominent during the Ming and Qing dynasties as functional and decorative components of the scholars studio.

These ceramics were crafted from refined kaolin clay, painted with cobalt blue oxide pigment beneath an uncoloured glaze, and fired at high temperatures in kilns. The underglaze blue technique preserved detailed figurative and landscape brushwork beneath a durable glassy surface.

Authentic late Qing pieces display characteristic hand-painted underglaze cobalt brushwork, natural wear around the unglazed foot rim, and subtle irregularities inherent to hand-thrown porcelain construction. The weight of the body and composition of the glaze also reflect period production techniques.

A large porcelain brush pot serves as a focal accent on an office desk, console table, or within a curated bookshelf display. Its cobalt blue and white palette complements both classic dark wood furniture and contemporary neutral interiors.

Dust the ceramic regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or submersion in water. If cleaning is required, gently wipe the glazed surface with a damp cloth and mild soap, then dry completely.
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