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Brush Washer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a metal brush washer titled "Brush Washer" by an unknown artist. The object is oval shaped with a deep interior and a small lip around the edge. It has a beetle head on the left side. The beetle head has a large oval body with a smaller oval protrusion on top. Two antennae protrude from the top of the head. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or brass, with a dark patina. The surface of the object is scratched and worn, with some areas appearing more weathered than others. The background of the image is a plain gray color. There is a small white rectangle at the bottom of the image with black text that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Stoneware with flambé glaze (possibly Guangdong ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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