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A Well Carved Chinese Pale Green and Russet Jade Brush Washer
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A Well Carved Chinese Pale Green and Russet Jade Brush Washer

19th century
Description

A very fine Chinese pale green and russet jade brush washer with two finely carved water dragons on each end. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Chinese Jade Brush Washer to the 19th Century.

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SA1206288
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Description
A very fine Chinese pale green and russet jade brush washer with two finely carved water dragons on each end. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Chinese Jade Brush Washer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206288
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones.
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Archive I A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones.

A Well Carved Chinese Pale Green and Russet Jade Brush Washer

Archive II A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones. View II
Archive III A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones. View III
Archive IV A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones. View IV
Archive V A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones. View V
Archive VI A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones. View VI
Archive VII A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones. View VII
Archive VIII A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones. View VIII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones.
A well carved Chinese pale green and russet jade brush washer
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A hollowed pale green jade brush washer featuring high-relief dragon carvings along the outer edges and natural russet undertones.
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  • ObjectBrush Washer
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Works of Art
  • MaterialJade
  • ColourPale Green
  • MotifsChilong relief carving, Hollowed central vessel, Russet mineral inclusions
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century Chinese brush washer is carved from pale green jade with natural russet mineral inclusions and high-relief chilong dragon carvings along the outer edges of a hollowed central vessel. The carved details show two water dragons positioned on each end of the rectangular form, complemented by the smooth polished finish of the stone and subtle colour variations across the body. Measuring 2.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the piece sits neatly on an office desk or library table to hold small writing implements. Traditional in style and utility, the brush washer fits seamlessly into a gentleman's library or study arrangement today. It functions as a decorative tabletop accessory, adding texture and historical character to a workspace surface while maintaining its compact footprint. The object coordinates easily with classic wooden furniture or scholar's desk accessories, offering a functional piece of Asian art for daily interior display.

FAQs

A brush washer is a classic Chinese scholars studio object used to rinse ink from calligraphy and painting brushes. Historically crafted from materials such as nephrite jade, porcelain, or bronze, these vessels held practical utility while serving as symbols of refined taste and literary culture.

Traditional Chinese brush washers were carved from nephrite jade, valued for its durability, tactile feel, and subtle variations in colour ranging from celadon green to mutton-fat white. Carvers frequently utilised natural russet skin and mineral inclusions in the stone to highlight relief carved motifs such as dragons or flora.

Authentic nephrite jade exhibits a greasy or waxy lustre rather than a glassy sheen, along with hand-tooling marks visible under magnification in intricate crevices. Simulated materials such as glass or serpentine often display air bubbles, softer surface hardness, or uniform colour lacking natural mineral inclusions.

Scholars objects like jade brush washers are commonly styled on modern office desks, floating bookshelves, or curated coffee table trays. Their compact proportion and sculpted relief details provide subtle textural contrast when paired with contemporary wood surfaces or metallic accents.

Jade objects should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and washed gently using lukewarm water and mild soap if needed. Ultrasonic cleaners, steam treatments, and harsh chemical solvents must be avoided, as should rapid temperature fluctuations that could stress existing internal fractures.
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