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A Very Interesting 19th Century Cast Bronze Chinese Scholars Brush Rest
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Very Interesting 19th Century Cast Bronze Chinese Scholars Brush Rest

19th century
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An interesting 19th century cast bronze Chinese scholars brush rest fashioned as a group of toad stools. The tops of which are finished in cornelian and various jades a very attractive object. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing it is quite heavy

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

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SA1232018
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Description
An interesting 19th century cast bronze Chinese scholars brush rest fashioned as a group of toad stools. The tops of which are finished in cornelian and various jades a very attractive object. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing it is quite heavy
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1232018
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 19th-century cast bronze Chinese scholars brush rest modelled in the form of lingzhi mushrooms with colourful inset hardstone caps.
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Archive I A 19th-century cast bronze Chinese scholars brush rest modelled in the form of lingzhi mushrooms with colourful inset hardstone caps.

A Very Interesting 19th Century Cast Bronze Chinese Scholars Brush Rest

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A 19th-century cast bronze Chinese scholars brush rest modelled in the form of lingzhi mushrooms with colourful inset hardstone caps.
A very interesting 19th century cast bronze Chinese scholars brush rest
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A 19th-century cast bronze Chinese scholars brush rest modelled in the form of lingzhi mushrooms with colourful inset hardstone caps.
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A scholars brush rest, known as a bijia, is a traditional desk accessory designed to elevate wet calligraphy brushes above the writing surface. Historically associated with the literati of the Ming and Qing dynasties, these objects were sculpted into symbolic forms such as mountain peaks or lingzhi mushrooms.

Craftsmen utilised materials including cast bronze, carved jade, bamboo, porcelain, and various hardstones. Bronze examples frequently incorporate cast details, dark patination, and insets of contrasting semi-precious stones like turquoise, agate, or chalcedony.

Authentic period examples display hand-finished casting, natural age wear, and legitimate oxidised surface patination. Evaluators inspect the overall weight, structural casting marks underneath, and the fit of any inset hardstone components.

Smaller bronze scholar objects function effectively as textural accents on executive writing desks, mantelpieces, or curated bookshelves. Grouping them alongside leather-bound volumes, ceramic vessels, or dark timber surfaces complements modern study spaces.

Dust the item gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean crevices without scratching the surface. Avoid chemical cleansers, abrasive polishes, or liquid immersion, as moisture can damage historical bronze patination and loosen set hardstones.
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