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Brush Washer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, shallow ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl has a glossy finish and appears to be made of stone or ceramic material. It is primarily gray in color with darker speckles around the lower half. A small portion of a ruler is visible at the bottom center of the image, with text that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The background of the image is light gray. The title of the image is "Brush Washer".

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Porcelain with peach-bloom glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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