A Chinese Qing Dynasty Double Peach-Form Soapstone Brush Washer

A Chinese Double Peach-Form Scholar's Brush Washer
Carved Soapstone
Qing Dynasty
Probably 18th/19th Century

Measures:-
15.4 cm wide x 8.2 cm wide x 1.7 cm high (approx.))

A scholar's brushwash, the stone carved as hollowed peaches with leaves between.

In Chinese art peaches symbolise immortality or the wish for a long and healthy life.

Condition:-
General wear commensurate with age and usage. Chip to one side of one of the peaches.