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Brush holder with garden scene

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical wooden object with a flat top and bottom. The object has a carved garden scene with figures. The object is made of dark brown wood with a glossy finish. The scene on the object features a building with a tiled roof and a porch, surrounded by trees, foliage, and people. The figures are intricately carved. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast to the right of the object. The object appears to be a brush holder. The garden scene wraps around the entire object.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Bamboo
Culture
China
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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