Brush Holder with Recluses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical brush holder made of stone, with a flat bottom and three small feet. The surface is carved with intricate designs and scenes. The scenes depict people in traditional clothing and various activities. There are trees, flowers, and foliage carved into the surface. A building with a tiled roof is visible on one side. The carvings cover the entire surface, with no plain areas. The top and bottom edges are smooth and uncarved. The number "516" is handwritten in black ink near the bottom. The background of the image is light gray.