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Brush Washer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, light blue ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a small foot. The bowl is spherical in shape, with a glossy, smooth surface. It has a wide opening at the top and a small circular base. The color is a pale blue, almost a sky blue. The background is a plain gray surface, with a slight shadow cast by the bowl to the right. The artist of this piece is He Chong. The title of this piece is "Brush Washer".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700–22
Medium
Porcelain with clair de lune glazes
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
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