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Brushpot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic brushpot by artist. Cylindrical shape with a flat bottom and slightly rounded rim. The body of the brushpot features intricate carvings of leaves and flowers in a lattice pattern. The carvings are cut out to create a lace-like design. The base of the brushpot has a small red marking. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with low-relief decoration under clear glaze, Dehua ware (blanc de chine)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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