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Brush washer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White jade bowl titled "Brush washer" by an unknown artist. The bowl has a rounded body with a wide mouth and a carved design of leaves and birds around its rim. The bowl sits on a black stand with an organic design of interconnected leaves and branches. The bowl and stand are positioned on a light-colored surface, casting distinct shadows to the left and right. The background transitions from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 525 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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