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Brush holder with two brushes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a cylindrical brush holder made of white jade with a raised design. Two brushes are placed in the holder, both with black bristles and green bands around their handles. The brush holder is positioned centrally in the image. It has a smooth, glossy surface and appears to be made of white jade. The raised design on the holder features trees and possibly a mountain or hill. The two brushes have long, pointed black bristles and green bands around their handles. They are inserted into the holder at an angle, with one on the left side and one on the right. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast by the brush holder onto the surface below it. The brush holder is titled "Brush holder with two brushes" by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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