{"product_id":"large-vintage-chinese-carved-soapstone-triple-brush-washer-brush-pot","title":"Large Vintage Chinese Carved Soapstone Triple Brush Washer \u0026 Brush Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial vintage Chinese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-carved soapstone scholar’s desk piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring three integrated vessels surrounded by exceptionally intricate pierced and openwork carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design incorporates two broad brush-washer vessels and a taller brush pot, surrounded by flowering branches, blossoms, leaves and birds. The carving extends throughout the piece, creating numerous pierced openings and giving the whole sculpture considerable depth and detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural soapstone displays attractive cream, ochre and russet colouring, with darker markings and variations running through the stone. The vessels are further decorated with finely incised designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Chinese carved soapstone piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree integrated vessels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo brush washers and taller brush pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive pierced and openwork carving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers, branches, leaves and birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncised decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural cream, ochre and russet stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial, heavy piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with age-related wear and natural stone variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the condition of this vintage item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crow \u0026 Cauldron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55328904544585,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4176\/3145\/files\/08BA08A2-E581-43EE-B4D1-03A155A21616.jpg?v=1789235211","url":"https:\/\/crowandcauldron.co.uk\/products\/large-vintage-chinese-carved-soapstone-triple-brush-washer-brush-pot","provider":"The Crow \u0026 Cauldron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}