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Large Chinese Style Carved Lotus Leaf Stone Brush Washer / Decorative Bowl
A beautifully hand-carved decorative stone bowl designed in the form of a lotus leaf, with detailed carved leaves, buds, and seed-pod elements arranged in a flowing organic composition.
The form closely follows traditional Chinese lotus-leaf brush washers and scholar’s objects seen in historic jade and hardstone carvings. Similar lotus-leaf forms were traditionally used as water vessels or brush washers on a scholar’s desk, although the exact original purpose of this particular piece cannot be confirmed.
The bowl is carved from a single solid piece of natural green-toned stone with pale green, soft gray, and off-white variations. The surface has been smoothly polished and displays a soft waxy-looking luster. Portions of the stone appear translucent when viewed under strong light.
Approximate Measurements:
• Length: approx. 10 inches
• Width: approx. 7.5 inches
• Weight: approx. 861 grams
Features:
• Hand-carved lotus leaf design
• Chinese-style scholar’s brush washer form
• Natural green-toned stone
• Smooth polished surface
• Translucent appearance in areas
• Carved lotus leaves, buds, and seed-pod details
• Decorative Asian hardstone collectible
Material Note:
The exact stone type has not been professionally tested.
The material visually resembles stones commonly described in the decorative arts market as jade, nephrite, serpentine, or similar green hardstone. No specific gemstone identification is guaranteed.
Origin / Age Note:
The design is strongly consistent with traditional Chinese lotus-leaf carving forms; however, no maker’s mark, label, or documented provenance is present to confirm the exact country of origin, workshop, or date of manufacture.
The piece is therefore described as Chinese style rather than as a definitively attributed Chinese antique.
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition with light surface wear and minor natural marks consistent with age and material. No major cracks or structural breaks are apparent from visual inspection.
Natural color variations, inclusions, mineral patterning, and minor imperfections are expected in carved stone objects.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.
A substantial and highly decorative carved stone lotus-leaf bowl with strong visual similarity to traditional Chinese scholar’s brush washers and jade-form vessels. An attractive piece for collectors of Asian decorative arts, carved stone, scholar’s objects, lotus motifs, and jade-style hardstone carvings.
