Cast Iron Brush Washer

A fine cast iron scholar's vessel of traditional Chinese inspiration, presenting a generous circular form with recessed well and applied ring foot. The rim displays relief-carved seal script characters within segmented cartouches—hallmarks of authentic scholar's desk craftsmanship. The underside retains an impressed square seal mark, characteristic of period pieces. This versatile antiquarian object serves equally well as a brush washer, censer stand, or cabinet display piece for the discerning collector. 8" Diameter x 2" High