Lot # 57 - Chinese Calligraphy Tools with Soapstone Ink Pot and Brush Holder

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 15-Apr-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 22-Apr-2026 7:58:00 PM
Current bid:

$34.00

Highest bidder:

Utsukushii Josei

Auction has ended

Description :

Assortment of traditional and contemporary calligraphy and scholar’s desk items. Includes two sets of Chinese calligraphy brushes in patterned fabric‑lined cases. The hexagonal brush pot is a modern piece from Anthropologie, featuring incised Chinese characters in a scholar’s desk style. Also included is a carved soapstone ink pot with floral and naturalistic motifs, along with additional carved stone desk pieces. The wood presentation box shown with the stone pieces is not included.

Brush sets appear complete with varied brush sizes. Stone items display hand‑carved detailing and natural surface variations typical of soapstone. A versatile grouping suitable for collectors of Asian arts, calligraphy tools, or decorative desk objects.

Condition Notes: General wear to brushes and cases; one brush missing from the red‑case set. Stone pieces show typical surface marks and natural inclusions. Hexagonal brush pot shows light handling wear. No major losses observed.


Auction History

Highest bidder is Utsukushii Josei

Date Bid User
22-Apr-2026 7:55:00 PM $34.00 Utsukushii Josei
22-Apr-2026 7:54:44 PM $31.00 Golden
22-Apr-2026 7:54:44 PM $31.00 Utsukushii Josei
22-Apr-2026 7:54:36 PM $28.00 Golden
22-Apr-2026 7:54:36 PM $27.00 Utsukushii Josei
22-Apr-2026 7:54:28 PM $24.00 Golden
22-Apr-2026 7:54:28 PM $23.00 Utsukushii Josei
22-Apr-2026 7:52:20 PM $19.00 Golden
22-Apr-2026 7:47:28 PM $16.00 Utsukushii Josei
22-Apr-2026 7:47:28 PM $15.00 monami
22-Apr-2026 7:39:27 PM $12.00 Utsukushii Josei
22-Apr-2026 7:39:27 PM $11.00 monami
19-Apr-2026 9:29:43 AM $6.00 Utsukushii Josei
15-Apr-2026 10:37:58 AM $5.00 Ms Ink

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