

Brush holder with the story of Pan An
Cylindrical brush holder made from off-white material, possibly ivory. The top edge features a decorative border with scroll-like patterns. A vine with leaves is carved on the left side. The main body depicts a multi-story building with a tiled roof. On the roof, several figures are shown; some are standing and one appears to be sitting on a chair. The building has a column on the right side and multiple rectangular windows. At the bottom, a horse-drawn cart with a driver and a passenger is carved. The background of the image transitions from dark at the top to light gray at the bottom. The artist and title is "Brush holder with the story of Pan An".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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