Antique Asian Works of Art from Ancient East

Fine Engraved Ivory Scholar’s Brush, Qing

Fine Engraved Ivory Scholar’s Brush, Qing


browse these categories for related items...
Directory: Hidden: Viewable: Pre 1920: Item # 1188540

Please refer to our stock # SCH214 when inquiring.
Ancient East
View Seller Profile
PO Box 462
Truchas, NM 87578
407-234-0153

Guest Book
 $1,160 
Visa MasterCard American Express Discover
DESCRIPTION: One of the four treasures of the scholar’s studio, this rare scholar’s brush is crafted from ivory (not bone) and engraved with a maiden in a garden setting as well as a poem in tiny characters. The shaft is banded with silver foil and attaches to the ferrule and tip which are crafted from horn. Qing Dynasty, very good condition with a few hairlines but no open fractures. DIMENSIONS: 12 ½” long (31.7 cm).