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Brush holder with scholars in a garden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red cylindrical brush holder with a wide mouth and a flat base. The exterior surface features intricate carvings depicting scholars in a garden scene. The scholars are dressed in traditional robes and are engaged in various activities, such as playing a game or reading. The garden scene includes trees, rocks, and foliage. The top and bottom edges have decorative borders featuring geometric patterns. The background of the image is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The brush holder casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Carved red lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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