A very fine antique Chinese porcelain Brush Washer Ex. A very fine and rare antique Chinese biscuit porcelain Brush Washer of bun form having relief decoration of a dragon among clouds, the provenance from the Wikramaratna Collection – a fantastic item – possibly Imperial quality. Circa probably late Qing. Good Antique Condition – please view images. 3 inches (6.5cm) dia X 1 5/8th inches (4cm) height approx. PHDS Wikramaratna (PH) was born in Ceylon in 1916 and moved to London in 1937 where he gained a first class honours. Gradually built up an extensive collection of Middle and Far Eastern ceramics becoming a member of the Oriental. Ceramics Society in London. Several of his pieces were loaned for lectures and display and with his extensive knowledge. And resource chose his pieces carefully. Over the years PH gifted many examples to museums, including The British. Museum, Victoria & Albert, Ashmolean and Fitzwilliam. PH died in 2010. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Porcelain”. The seller is “savergreen” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: Chinese
- Country of Origin: China
- Product: Vase
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Porcelain
- Porcelain: Antique Porcelain
- Novelty: Antique Novelty
- Brush Washer: Antique Brush Washer
- Dragon: Antique Dragon
- Chinese Porcelain: Antique Chinese Porcelain
- Antique Vase: Antique Chinese Vase
- Antique Dragon Vase: Antique Porcelain Vase
- Imperial Porcelain: Antique Imperial Porcelain
- Features: Handcarved
- Art Pottery: Chinese Art Pottery
- Wikramaratna: Wikramaratna Ceramics
- Antique: Yes
- Sub-Type: Brush Washer
- Biscuit Porcelain: Antique Biscuit Porcelain
- Oriental Porcelain: Antique Oriental Porcelain
- Rare Porcelain: Rare Antique Porcelain
- Chinese: Porcelain
- Original/Repro: Antique Original
- Chinese Dynasty: Qing (1644-1911)