An imitation puddingstone design brush holder

Of cylindrical form, well painted on the exterior and interior in imitation of puddingstone. The base with an urn design incorporated into the faux puddingstone. Period: 18th/19th century. Height: 7.5 cm.

This brush pot is an example of the ability of the ceramic decorators in the 18th and 19th centuries to imitate a range of different materials using enamel colours on porcelain. Emperor Qianlong ordered a number of novel and exotic products in porcelain including puddingstone and faux bois and the trend continued into the 19th century.

Condition: For condition report, please contact the department here.