Chinese Carved Soapstone Double Brush Pot Scholar Desk Planter Floral 20th C
£20.00
Inventory Code: INV4841
Object: Double Brush Pot / Scholar's Desk Planter
Material: Soapstone
Origin: China
Period: Modern
Date: 20th Century
Decoration: Deeply carved flowering branch with fruit, pierced rockwork base, incised floral decoration, and Chinese character inscription
Marked: Chinese inscription, otherwise unmarked
Measurements:
Height: 4.7 in / 12.0 cm
Width: 8.1 in / 20.5 cm
Depth: 2.0 in / 5.0 cm
Condition:
FAIR (3/5) - Large loss to the rim of one brush pot, chips and losses to carved details, surface scratches, edge wear, and age-related handling wear. Please review the photos carefully for more details.
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DESCRIPTION
A Chinese carved soapstone scholar’s desk ornament featuring two joined brush pots or planter compartments. The piece is richly carved with a fruiting branch extending across both vessels above a pierced rockwork base. One vessel is decorated with incised floral motifs while the other bears Chinese character inscriptions. The natural stone displays attractive color variation and detailed hand carving throughout.
COLLECTOR’S NOTE
Soapstone has long been favored for Chinese decorative carvings because it allows intricate hand carving while displaying attractive natural colors. Scholar’s desk objects such as brush pots and planters remain popular with collectors for their artistic craftsmanship and traditional symbolism.
NOTES
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