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Brush Pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical brush pot with a flat top and bottom. The pot features an embossed design depicting a scene with animals, possibly goats or sheep, and plants. The embossed scene includes 3 animals, with one running and two nearby. There are also depictions of plants, clouds, and a rocky outcropping. The pot's surface appears smooth. The pot is light-colored, possibly white or gray ceramic.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–19th century
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
China
Dimensions
566 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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