Artwork preview

Brush holder with the story of Pan An

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Palette