Antique Chinese Porcelain Tongzhi Period Square Brush Pot – 1868

Description

View Antique Chinese Porcelain Tongzhi Period Square Brush Pot – 1868 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is a beautiful 19th-century Chinese scholar’s object from the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty (circa 1862–1873). • Period: Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi Period (marked and dated to 1868). • Dating: Both panels are signed "Made by Shaolin in the spring month of the Wuchen year," which corresponds specifically to 1868. This is a beautiful 19th-century Chinese scholar’s object from the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty (circa 1862–1873). This square brush pot features hand-painted panels with intricate landscapes and nature scenes, accompanied by poetic calligraphy. Key Features • Period: Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi Period (marked and dated to 1868). • Form: Traditional square brush pot (Bitong) used for a scholar's desk. • Artistry: Hand-painted "Famille Rose" style palette featuring a bird and floral panel and a peaceful mountain landscape. • Calligraphy & Poetic Inscriptions: • Side 1 (Floral & Bird): Includes a poem about the "language of spring" peeking through branches. • Side 2 (Landscape): Features a poem about "ascending beyond verdant mountains" and dwelling by green waters. • Dating: Both panels are signed "Made by Shaolin in the spring month of the Wuchen year," which corresponds specifically to 1868. • Markings: The underside bears a black collector or stock label identifying it as Ch’ing Dynasty, T’ung-chih, circa 1862-1873. Condition Report • The piece shows characteristic wear consistent with its 150+ year age. • There is visible crazing and some structural cracking along the top rim and base corners. • Minor surface pitting and staining from historical use are present. • Please review all high-resolution photos for a detailed look at the patina and condition. Specifications • Material: Porcelain. • Origin: China. • Authenticity: Includes period-specific inscriptions and a vintage identification label. Shipping & Handling: Item will be professionally packed with extra padding to ensure safe arrival. Please see my other listings for more vintage collectibles and fine porcelain. On Jul-13-26 at 07:56:27 PDT, seller added the following information: Reserve is only set to $250. Estimated valued anywhere between $350 and $1200 On Jul-15-26 at 11:38:54 PDT, seller added the following information: The pot is 4x2 with 1.5 inch diameter at the opening Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Brush Pots.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

Multi-Color

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

China

Age

1850-1899

Country of Origin

China