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Brush Washer in Shape of a Leaf - 1970.136_print
This brush washer was made in China sometime between 1644-1911 during the Qing dynasty. Brushes were used not only in painting, but in writing and calligraphy so brush washers would have been common among the upper class that engaged in these activities. The folds at the side of this washer not only mimic natural curling of a leaf, but may have also served to hold water in the washer. The material used is porcelain with a green glaze and its size is 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.) This brush washer is in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art (Gift of Lois Clarke 1970.136) and can be viewed at 238 Chinese Ceramics. This image is in the public domain.
Brush Washer in Shape of a Leaf - 1970.136_print
This brush washer was made in China sometime between 1644-1911 during the Qing dynasty. Brushes were used not only in painting, but in writing and calligraphy so brush washers would have been common among the upper class that engaged in these activities. The folds at the side of this washer not only mimic natural curling of a leaf, but may have also served to hold water in the washer. The material used is porcelain with a green glaze and its size is 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.) This brush washer is in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art (Gift of Lois Clarke 1970.136) and can be viewed at 238 Chinese Ceramics. This image is in the public domain.